John F Kennedy (CV 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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HISTORY OF THE SHIP'S SEAL The ship's seal is based on the coat of arms of the Kennedy and Fitzgerald families. These ancient symbols represent the stability that stems from tradition. In addition, modern symbols have been incorporated to show the progress that stems from innovation. Both stability and progress were notable characteristics of the policies of President John F. Kennedy, and both are essential to the continued accomplishment of our mission. The black shield with three gold helmets is the traditional coat of arms of the O'Kennedy of the Ormonde. The helmets represent the original Gaelic word for Kennedy, Ceinneide, which means helmeted head. The red and white borders are the colors of Fitzgerald of Desmond. Above the shield is the single helmet, crowned with a wreath of the Kennedy colors, black and gold, and flanked by the red and white mantle in Fitzgerald colors, symbolic of courage. The crest of the coat of arms is a mailed forearm, holding a sheaf of arrows and framed by olive branches, symbolizing power and peace, as do the eagle's claws in the Presidential Seal. The bottlenosed dolphins holding the banner at the bottom are traditional symbols of the sea and seaman. They represent our freedom to roam the seas, freedom essential to progress in the world community. Dolphins are friends of man but deadly enemies of aggressors and attack only when provoked. The shamrock shaped banner symbolizes good luck, President Kennedy's Irish ancestry and our ties with Ireland. Written on the banner in Latin is the ship's motto, Date Nolite Rogare, which means, Give, be unwilling to ask. The phrase represents the spirit of President Kennedy's inaugural address and specifically his famous quote: Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country . . . The wings are symbols not only of KENNEDY's air power, but also of progress and the freedom to roam the skies. Stars, representing the 50 states, surround the shield. A 51st star, the topmost in the seal, represents the high state of readiness sought by KENNEDY. In years that she earns the coveted Navy E for efficiency, this top star will be gold in color. The ship's seal was designed by KENNEDY's first commanding officer, Capt. Earl P. Yates.