COMMISSIONING OF USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA-67). Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News, Va Part 1

Description

(HA MS) CAPT. E.P. YATES, C.O. of J.F. KENNEDY, welcoming guests at rostrum, introducing Chief of Navy Chaplains who gives invocation; many members of KENNEDY Family seen on platform; YATES introduces Mr. Donald HOLDEN, Pres. Newport News Shipbldg. & Drydk. Co., who moves to rostrum to speak; (HA MLS) RADM. J.C. DEMPSEY, USN, accepting ship for Navy (SV); YATES orders ship placed in commission; among VIP's seen on platform are: Hon. John A. VOLPE, Gov. of Mass., Hon. Paul A. NITZE, Deputy SECDEF, Miss Caroline KENNEDY, Sen. and Mrs. Edw. KENNEDY.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities