Distinguished guests stand at the speakers platform prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Guests include, from left: Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor; Edward J. Campbell; President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company; President George Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: U


Distinguished guests stand at the speakers platform prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Guests include, from left: Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor; Edward J. Campbell; President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company; President George Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)


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