General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE VISITS SIXTH FLEET Aboard USS F. D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42)

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE VISITS SIXTH FLEET Aboard USS F. D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42)

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