Valley Forge (CV 45) - Naval Cruise Book

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This book tells the story of our experiences-many happy, some tragic-on the Valley Forge during its Third Korean Cruise. Between the lines and photographs, another story is unfolded-the Happy Valley's role in a brave new venture. For the Hrst time in the history of man, nations have fought under the Hag of a united worldls organization to protect the weak from aggression and tyranny. We can be proud of our part as pioneers in making effective the United Nations concept. lt is man's first halting but positive step towards what we all pray for, peace on earth, goodwill to menf' May God guide and protect each of you during the com- ing years. OSCAR PEDERSON, Captain, U.S. Navy, Commanding U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE Printed bY Toppan Printing Co Ltd Tokyo. Japan

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From time immemorial, man's endeavor to preserve freedom has always left victims in its wake. The VALLEY FORGE has had her share. All we can do is pay our respects to their heroic memory, and carry on the fight as they would have wanted us to do. As Taps is played on the Flight Deck after the Chap- lain has read the service for the dead, a wreath is thrown on the waters, to commemorate in some small way, one more fallen com- rade who has made the supreme sacrifice that the American way of life may be carried on. All hands of the U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE unite to respect their memory and pray every blessing for their loved ones.