LAUNCHING THE USS MISSOURI (BB-63) Brooklyn Navy Yard, N. Y Part 1

Description

MS Bow of the MISSOURI (BB-63) as it sits in drydock prior to commissioning.PAN Bow to the stern of the MO.MS MISS MARGARET TRUMAN ready to christen the MO.MS TRUMAN & daughter, who is holding champagne bottle for christening.HA LS Crowd at the launching ceremonies.HA LS Speakers and launching platform.MCU The TRUMAN family, MRS. TRUMAN holding bouquet of roses.CU PRES TRUMAN making a speech.MS MISS TRUMAN holding champagne bottle: She steps forward and breaks the bottle on the bow of the MISSOURI. The ship starts down the ways.PAN up the bow, showing the immense size of the bessel.LS MISSOURI sliding into the water: Bron Bridge in BG.MCU Bow of the MISSOURI.MLS MISSOURI in the stream, tug boats guiding her.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities