California (CGN 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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F-.FWHM I was conceived in freedom and, God Willing, in freedom I Will spend the rest of my days. May I possess always the integrity, the courage, and the strength to keep myself unshackled, to remain the citadel of freedom, and the beacon of strength to the rest of the World. This is my goal, my hope, my prayer. A symbol of Liberty and Strength. l have persevered and carried my message throughout the world, for I am the American Flag. God Bless America. My W

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? The fourth CALIFORNIA was a 58 foot yacht ' commissioned in 1917, and owned by the San Francisco Bar Pi1ot's Association. A 179 foot yacht was the third ship to bear the name CALIFORNIA In 1920 the ship was sold to a Florida lumber company. . ' T' 'f'T 7 7 I it . U55 uauromia num-Jo anchored at 1-ion no . being refit in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. g ng The sixth ship to bear the state's name, is the first of a class of nuclear-powered guided missile cruisers. Also, it is the first nuclear-powered combatant to be named after a state. CALIFORNIA's keel was laid on January 23, 1970. The ship was commissioned on February 16, 1974. Q 66: