University of Virginia Naval ROTC - Long Glass Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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I it i f 9 Q' if 1, sq ' fa N, U -Q U f' 5- Y o o 0 262 o Q 0 O Histor The decommissioning of the U.S.S. THOMAS JEFPERSCN LSSN 6181 proved a windfall for the Unit as its collection of jefferson memorabilia made its way to UVa. The ships bell, colors, Commissioning pennant, and oil painting of President jefferson were donated to the University by the Navy and will be kept by the Trident Soeiety in Maury Hall. Also making its way to Charlottesville was a letter of marque signed by Mr. jefferson and then-Secretary of State james Madison giving safe passage to its bearer through the pirate-infested Mediterranean. University President Frank Hereford accepted the items from Captain Ballard at a ceremony at the Rotunda in April. O O00 909 920249 CO6 O00 O 3

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