De Soto County (LST 1171) - Naval Cruise Book

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07729. X ' QCLLI. S QLLQJZZY The Secretary of the 'Navy guest cruise program was utilized to permit hundreds of influential men to sail the inland seas in the DeSoto County. They cruised be- tween ports, some overnight, some for only one day. They paid for their own meals, linen, and overland transporta- X tion. Invited as guests of the Secretary' l VX of the Navy, and the commanding' officer, they were free to tour the entire ship and p S to talk to any crewmember. They did, Here is what three guests later wrote: My trip aboard the USS DeSoto County has become one of my life's unforgettable experiences. . . -- radio executive. W The cruise gave us civilian guests a lot of insight into the role of the modern Navy and. also impressed us with the Navy's apparent capacity. -- newspaper editor. - This has been one of the most educational experiences I have known. -- high school principal. Many guests later joined the,Navy League as a direct result of their cruise experiences. fe

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