John F Kennedy (CV 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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he seal of USS John F. Kennedy is based on the coat of arms of the Kennedy and Fitzgerald families. These ancient symbols represent the stability that stems from tradition. ln addition, modem symbols have been incorporated to show the progress that stems from innovation. Both stability and progress were notable characteristics ofthe policies of the 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 coats of arms of the O'Kennedy of the Ormonde. The helmets represent the original Gaelic word for Kennedy, Ceinneide, which means, helmeted headf' The red and white borders are the color of Fitzgerald of Desmond. Above the shield is the single helmet, crowned with a wreath of the Kennedy colors, black and gold, flanked by the red and white mantel in Fitzgerald colors, symbolic of courage. The crest ofthe coat of arms is a malled forearm holding a sheaf of arrows and framed by olive branches, symbolizing power and peace as do the eaglels claws in the presidential seal. The bottlenose dolphins holding the banner at the bottom are traditional symbols ofthe sea and seaman. They represent our freedom to roam the seas, freedom essential to progress in the world community. Dolphins are friends ofman but deadly enemies of aggressors and attack only when provoked. The shamrocks 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 that famous line: Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. . . The wings are symbols not only of Kennedyls air power but , also of progress and the freedom to roam the skies. Stars representing the 50 states surround the shield. A 51 'ST star, the top most in the seal, represents the high state of readiness sought by the Kennedy. In years that the ship earns the Navy E for efficiency this top star will be gold in color. The ship's seal was designed by Kennedys first Commanding Officer, Captain Earl P. Yates. 13

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