Events tagged with "Jacqueline Kennedy"

Historical Events tagged with "Jacqueline Kennedy"

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Military & Warfare

USS John F. Kennedy Launched by Jacqueline Kennedy

May 27th, 1967 57 years ago

Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter Caroline launched the USS John F. Kennedy, an aircraft carrier, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. This significant event represented not just a naval milestone but also the involvement of prominent figures in the construction of naval ships. With its formidable design and capabilities, the USS John F. Kennedy was set to become a key element of the U.S. Navy's fleet, exemplifying American naval power during a critical period of the Cold War.