Kearsarge (CVA 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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There is a power, a beauty of design in everythaing about us. We can find this order in the most humble commonplace circum- stances. Hands tell my story without the need of words or pictures. They mirror our emo- tions even as we are unaware ofit Anger, despair, calm, all are expressed in the five fingers of your hand.

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The Pearl of the Orient Seas was the name Magellan gave the Philip- pine lslands when he discovered them and claimed them for Spain in l57l. The hundreds of islands of this huge archipelago remained under Spanish rule until the beginning of the 20th Century, when they were ceded to the United States, after the Spanish American War. During World War ll, the islands were occupied by the Japanese, but valiant Filipino guerillas continued to harass the invaders until the liberation by American forces near the end of the War. The independence that was promised them by the U.S. was granted in T946. ldocked at Subic Bay, a clearing hacked from the dense iungle growth that crowded it on all sides. Hot and humid, even in the winter, the weather encouraged tennis and divisional beach parties. Little Olangapo was quickly overrun by curious sailors, and they decided to take tours to new spots. . . modern Manila . . . cool, refreshing Baguio. My men gave me a thorough cleaning and painting, repaired vital machinery, und rested for another at sea period that would take me back to Japan. R'-K KX y Xxx xx Nx XXX xxx X x X XX nvoivn Lf. 3 s 'lf -.. pf? W if A ' ' -'Q-,J ,,a eq. ,

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