Letter, August 7, 1967.

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Letter, August 7, 1967.

Typed letter signed, 7 August 1967, to Congressman James C. Gardner regarding the first sea trials of the nuclear powered submarine USS Pargo (SSN-650). Letter discusses the Pargo's mission as well as the number of ships in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine force.

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