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K 130692 USS Houston (SSN-713) launching

Newport News - the guests of honor stand during the playing of the National Anthem at the launching of the nuclear powered attack submarine USS Houston (SSN-713). The guests are from right to left: CDR Norman A. Ricard, Chaplain, Mrs. Hayward, ADM Thomas B. Hayward, Chief of Naval Operations, Edward Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding, Mrs. Barbara Bush, Sponsor, Vice President George Bush, and Mrs. Potter Steward, Matron of Honor. March 21, 1981
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Title: USS Houston (SSN-713) launching
Description: Newport News - the guests of honor stand during the playing of the National Anthem at the launching of the nuclear powered attack submarine USS Houston (SSN-713). The guests are from right to left: CDR Norman A. Ricard, Chaplain, Mrs. Hayward, ADM Thomas B. Hayward, Chief of Naval Operations, Edward Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding, Mrs. Barbara Bush, Sponsor, Vice President George Bush, and Mrs. Potter Steward, Matron of Honor. March 21, 1981
Catalog #: K 130692
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
Original Creator: PH3 Diaz
Original Date: Sat, Mar 21, 1981
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