Antietam (CVA 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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While the ship participated in training exercises at Guantanamo, Senator Estes Ketauver and his party vis- ited Captain Mitchell. At first scuttlebutt attributed Crimebuster, Senator Kefauver's visit as an investigation into the reports of a Croolced Carrier. As it turned out, our Skipper and the Senator were school boy chums. Along with Senator Kefauver were Congressmen Michael S A. Feighanand Wayne L. Hayes, who chatted with crew members from their home states. Right: Captain Mitchell poses with his distinguished guests. Above: Senator Kefauver greets crew members from the state of Tennessee. Congressmen Feighan and Hayes are seen with some of the men fr0m Ohio.

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