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Monday, May 30, 2011

2d Navy carrier to bear JFK’s name

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced yesterday that the nation’s next aircraft carrier will be named the John F. Kennedy, in memory of the 35th president.

The nuclear-powered ship will be built at the Newport News shipyard in Virginia.

Mabus said the naming of the next Gerald R. Ford-class carrier in Kennedy’s honor pays tribute to the late president’s service in the Navy.

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  1. Anonymous30/5/11 13:30

    The link Read more pertaining to details about America's 2nd Navy carrier is missing.

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  2. Unknown30/5/11 14:06

    Thanks, the link is working now.

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