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June 5 was a day of anticipation and intense work. As the world settled in to watch the D-Day events, George Washington prepared to take center stage. Throughout D-Day Minus One, many of the crew had the opportunity to meet the President, First Lady and many of the nation’s highest ranking military and civilian leaders. It’s surprising the Petty Officer of the Watch’s bell didn’t crack it was rung so often. The stature of people the ship embarked was evidenced when the most junior member on the visitor list was bonged aboard — NAVAL FORCES EUROPE — ARRIVING. A four-star admiral was the junior man — next in line was Commander, United States European Command, General George Joulwan. On any other day, each one of these leaders would have individually commanded top billing and had the red carpet rolled out for them. Joining the President and First Lady were Secretary of State, Warren Christopher; Secretary of the Treasury, Lloyd Bentsen; Secretary of Defense, William Perry; Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Jesse Brown; Secretary of the Army, Togo West; Continued on next page 1944 • 1994 43
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1 e WCifil 50 ANNIVERSARY JUNE 6 1944-1994 USS GEORGE WASHINGTON 42 1944 ■ 1994
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Secretary of the Navy, John H. Dalton; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. John Shalikashvili; Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Boorda; Ambassador to Court of St. James (United Kingdom), William J. Crowe; Ambassador of State Department Protocol, Molly Raiser; Commander-in-Chicf, United States European Command, Army Gen. George Joulwan; and Commandcr-in-Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe, Adm. Leighton Smith Jr., as well as other honored guests who joined the ceremonies on D-Day. Additionally, many well-known television personalities flew aboard the carrier to interview the President and report on D-Day. Wolf Blitzcr, Tom Brokaw, Harry Smith and Sam Donaldson were but a few. Remarkably friendly and approachable, each doled out autographs between interviews to crew members who took full advantage of the opportunity to meet the distinguished visitors. 44 1944 - 1994 I
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