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CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING America is strong, but she is in danger of becoming weak, Rep. Vinson said when the keel of the ship bearing his name was laid on October 11, 1975. This great aircraft carrier will add strength. But it must not stop here . . . Only with determination on the part of our people to remain militarily strong, will we survive. When the CARL VINSON was christened by the congressman ' s nurse and long-time friend, Molly Snead, on March 15, 1980, Mr. Vinson was present, making him the first U.S. citizen to see the launching of a Navy ship named in his honor. It is impossible for me to find words to express my gratitude for the high honor paid me here today, he siad. No event in my life, no event in my future, can ever equal this day. My cup runneth over. My star has reached its zenith. The keel of USS CARL VINSON was laid in October 1975 at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp. The ship is the third in the series of NIMITZ Class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and was formally commissioned on March 13. 1982. A year after commissioning, the Navy ' s newest aircraft carrier embarked upon an eight month, around-the-world deployment to its new homeport of NAS Alameda. California, where it is pictured on page 5. The other photos depict USS CARL VINSON during various stages of construction.
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Far left: Rep. Vinson talks with RADM George E. R. Kinnear, II, USN, Chief of Legislative Affairs, Navy Department during a visit in October 1976. Left: Two views of Rep. Vinson during the launching ceremony of USS CARL VINSON. Above: The Ship ' s Sponsor, Mrs. Molly Snead, Rep. Vinson ' s nurse and friend breaks a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony which Sen. John Warner was the principal speaker.
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