Fort Mandan (LSD 21) - Naval Cruise Book

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J J— » M M ' ! 11 The beautiful palace at Versailles, on the outskirts of Paris, is one of the finest sights in Europe. The palace was built by Louis XIV. One of the most outstanding features of the interior of the Versailles palace is the magnificent GALERIE DE GLACES (hall of mirrors). 28 The Louvre in Paris is one of the world ' s finest museums. Many famed statues and paintings are there, including the Venus de Milo.

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N H M ' Twas a glorious morning when the USS SHADWELL, LSD- 15, pulled into Rota. She was our relief, and we knew it wouldn ' t be long before we ' d be home again. i i X - On the trip home we found that we had a little time for sunbathing, even if we were pretty busy getting the ship in good shape for our return to Little Creek. Our Marine friends often seemed to lack anything strenuous to do on board the ship--so they passed the time thusly. Throughout the cruise we had music on board, provided by Dink and the Links . . . and they kept on playing until we got back.

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Of the many fine statues in Rome, this is one of the more outstanding- the statue of Moses done by Michaelangelo. The ruins of the old Roman Coliseum bring to mind the glorious days when the Roman Empire ruled the world then known. prr A product of the architectural genius of Michaelangelo, Saint Peter ' s Cathedral is one of the beauty spots of Rome. The splendor pictured here is that of the imposing altar in Saint Peter ' s Cathedral in Rome.