Skelton on the Christening of the USS MISSOURI

December 5, 2009 // Congressman Skelton speaks about the christening of the USS MISSOURI which took place on December 5, 2009. It is the fifth warship in American history to be named after the "Show-Me" state.

In the photo, Congressman Skelton speaks at the christening and meets with the five sailors from Missouri on the crew of the USS MISSOURI. They are LT Patrick Donovan of Springfield, ET1 John Tyhurst of Joplin, FT2 Ryan Thurston of Jefferson City, MM2 Nicholas Koblick of St. Louis, and STSSA Benjamin Bowers of Ionia.

To see his prepared remarks, click here: http://tinyurl.com/USSMissouriStatement

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