| New Fighting Ship Named For Halsey | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1713 |
| Catalog #: | 362245 | |
| Clip Number: | 362245-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 036-061-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:26:17 - 00:27:08 | |
| Location: | San Francisco, California | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, San Francisco MILITARY: Navy TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Launching/Christening TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military, Battleship | |
| Description: | The 'USS Halsey', a guided missile frigate, is commissioned in San Francisco. It is named for famed 'Bull' Halsey who routed and destroyed the Japanese fleet in campaigns during World War II. San Francisco, California The USS 'guided missile frigate' Halsey. MS - The Navy's big brass embarking on to the ship. MS - All the sailors and officers are aboard deck and there's an audience in attendance for the dedication off the ship seated in chairs on deck. MS - "Bull" Halsey standing at the podium addressing the officers, sailors and guest. MS - Sailor raising the American Flag. | |
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