General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. LAUNCHING OF USS SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609) Newport News, Virginia

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. LAUNCHING OF USS SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609) Newport News, Virginia

1961

1) LA CU Secretary of the Navy JOHN B. CONNALLY, JR., speaks from stand during launching of SSBN; ADM CHESTER W. NIMITZ stands to left, ADM R. L. DENNISON to right; sign, FG, "SSBN-609, SAM HOUSTON, NEWPORT NEWS SHIP BUILDING & DRYDOCK CO.;" Secretary of the Navy continues his speech, receives small plaque from unidentified person. he holds it up for view, continues speaking; plaque handed to civilian. VG2) MCU ADM NIMITZ steps up to podium to deliver speech; ADM DENNISON, CINCLANTFLT, stands to left; VADM W. F. RABORN stands behind ADM NIMITZ. G

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