Papers, 2001-2003.

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Papers, 2001-2003.

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Booklets and miscellaneous materials relating to the christening and commissioning of the USS Chafee (DDG 90), November 11, 2002 and October 18, 2003, respectively. Most of the collection consists of materials treating the ship's commissioning, including invitations, guest lists, passes, booklets, the ship's coat of arms, first day postal covers, speeches, a videotape, planning files, a plankowner's plaque, a commemorative medal, a poster, and newspapers clippings. There are booklets of the keel laying and the christening of the ship in 2001 and 2002 as well.

1.5 linear ft. (2 boxes); 10.5 x 5 x 12 in.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Chafee (Destroyer : DDG-90)

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Chafee, John H., 1922-1999

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Politician, lawyer, U.S. Marine officer. Republican John H. Chafee, a combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War, served Rhode Island as State Representative (1957-62), Governor (1963-68), and U.S. Senator (1977-99). He also served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy during the Nixon administration (1969-72). From the description of Papers, 1962-1976. (University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston). WorldCat record id: 47440286 ...