nranms 36 With more than 25,000 people in attendance, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) came to life July 25, 1998 in one of the biggest commissioning ceremonies in recent history. Pier 12 at Naval Station, Norfolk was a swarm of activity in the near 100-degree heat. Spectators overflowed the pier and were lined outside the gate to catch a glimpse of the action, as the nearly 2,000 HST Plank Owners manned the ship and brought the carrier to life. For many of these Sailors it was a chance to be a part of history, and they took this opportu- nity seriously. Wearing inspec- tion-ready, dress-white uniforms, these Plank Owners stood before the large crowd in attendence displaying the discipline that has become a trademark of the U.S. Navy. Neither the heat or the length of the ceremony caused these proud Sailors to break their picture perfect ranks. Perhaps the only thing that made these HST crewmembers seem real were the tears slowly rolling down the cheeks of some so moved by the ceremony that they were a part of, that they cried. On that hot July day, the Navy ' s newest aircraft carrier was adorned with an array of signal flags, bunting and an immense United States flag. The patriotic decorations left no doubt in the minds of the thousands who attended the commissioning that HST was officially no longer a pre-commissioning unit. This massive weapon was now a United States Ship. In accordance with the A significance of this memorable event, many high-ranking officials attended, and took part in, the ceremony. Officials included President Bill Clinton, Secre- tary of the Navy John Dalton,
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