[PROGRAM] COMMISSIONING THE USS ENTERPRISE CVAN-65. NOVEMBER 25, 1961. WITH ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Published by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co, Newport News, Virginia, 1961
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Seller: BLACK SWAN BOOKS, INC., ABAA, ILAB, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.BLACK SWAN BOOKS, INC., ABAA, ILAB
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Large 8vo.; stapled pamphlet in stapled cardstock wrappers printed in color; 40 pages; with an invitation to the event laid in ("Refreshments will be served on the Hangar Deck"}.~~The pamphlet was distributed as a program at the Commissioning Ceremony of the world's first nuclear-powered Naval for the Enterprise in November of 1961. The centerpiece is the actual program, with photographs of Captain De Poix, the Commanding Officer, and others. Complete listing of the dignitaries at the occasion, as well as the crew list and Marine Detachment list. ~~"The Naval Commissioning Ceremony marks the initiation of a ship into the operating forces of the United States Navy. At the moment of breaking her commission pennant, U.S.S. Enterprise (CVA(N)65) then becomes the sole responsibility of her commanding officer, Captain Vincent P. de Poix, USN, who, together with the ship's company, has the duty of making and keeping her constantly ready for any service demanded by our country"--Page 2 of cover.~~An uncommon memento of an important military occasion. We locate but a single copy in institutional holding, Very Good binding.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- [PROGRAM] COMMISSIONING THE USS ENTERPRISE CVAN-65. NOVEMBER 25, 1961. WITH ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS
- Author
- John B. Connally, Sec'y of the Navy [Foreward]
- Publisher
- Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co, Newport News, Virginia
- Publication year
- 1961
- Condition
- Very Good binding
- Binding
- Soft Cover
- Seller catalogs
- History & Military
BLACK SWAN BOOKS, INC., ABAA, ILAB
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