Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Burney Days Queen and her court grace the parade with their presence. Lost in the Fifties was the theme for this year ' s parade. Floats reflect life in those ' happy days ' .

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A Visit To Burney, Ca. 3-5 July 1987 Instead of celebrating the Fourth of July in San Francisco. some 45 Missouri sailors accepted the invitation to our honor- ary homeport of Burney, California. When Missouri was look- ing for a home port before San Francis co was selected, Burney gladly said they would base the ship in the town. The only drawback is that Burney is 200 miles inland. Instead, the citizens of Burney adopted the crew. Sailors participated in the annual Burney Basin Day parade. Afterwards, crewmen were treated to dancing, barbecue and water skiing. Burney residents took the sailors into their homes and hearts for the two davs of celebration. Missouri sailors and a friend in the Basin Day Parade- Nature loi-ers are enchanted by famed Burney Falls-

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Fleet Week Monterey 8-11 July 1987 After the San Francisco visit, the Missouri headed for Monterey, Califor- nia. The region is famous for its breathtaking scenery and charming atmo- sphere. Monterey and Missouri celebrated Fleet Week with good food and drink. Some sailors went to Salinas and Carmel to enjoy the hospitality there and possibly a glimpse of Carmel ' s mayor, Clint Eastwood. Monterey was the last non-working port until December. ;. . ' P bon makL Missouri dwarfs : friends ntlh J dm „ploy. ' [he fishing pier shops