USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) was named for the 35th President of the United States. The ship's keel was laid October 22, 1964, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Virginia. President Kennedy's nine-year-old daughter, Caroline christened the ship in May 1967 in ceremonies held at Newport News, Virginia; the ship subsequently entered naval service on September 7, 1968. Amidst her uncle Robert F. Kennedy, her mother Jacqueline and brother John John, Caroline Kennedy christens the supercarrier, USS John F. Kennedy at Newport News, Virginia.
@SouthPortlandKK Agreed! the legacy of brave men who have served on this ship as well as the courage of the man who was its namesake should be enshrined and preserved as a museum.
1sababoy 1 year ago
this ship might come to stay in portland, maine! if not, its going to be scrapped.. the city is debating over whether to welcome it or not because it will take up a lot of room in the harbor and may be an "eye sore". However, they are saying that the ship can be made into a museum and attract tourists and create jobs. Lets all hope it goes to portland!
SouthPortlandKK 1 year ago
awesome.
Krakenax 2 years ago