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CHRISTENING OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS JOHN F. KENNEDY.
Newport News: May 27, 1967.

14 October 2020, 13:00 EDT
New York

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CHRISTENING OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS JOHN F. KENNEDY.

Newport News: May 27, 1967. A collection of 17 items relating to the launch of the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy, comprising 2 official Shipyard Bulletins, May 1967, 2 commissioning books, September 1968, 3 paper napkins embellished with the arms of the ship, 2 copies of the official Shipyard Christening brochure, a first day cover for the Christening, date stamped May 27, 1967, and 8 official invitations and permit cards for the ceremony sent to Mr. Preston Bruce in Washington D.C.

A fine collection of ephemera celebrating the launch of the USS John F. Kennedy, gathered together by Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bruce who attended the 1967 christening of the aircraft carrier, and the after party.

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