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Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Submarine gets first lady's seal of approval


First lady Michelle Obama made her mark on the Illinois (SSN 786) on Monday at Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility by initialing a metal plate that will be mounted on the submarine, the second vessel to be named after her home state.

She joins Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and other first ladies who have sponsored submarines.

“I am beyond excited, and I am truly honored and I couldn’t be more proud that I have my daughters Malia and Sasha, who join me to serve as maids of honor for this vessel,” Obama said.

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1 comment:

  1. Pete4/6/14 08:17

    Any lady who is "beyond excited" in sponsoring a nuclear sub would excite the interest of old submariners.

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