USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) 1960 Cruise Shirt

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USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) 1960 Cruise ShirtUSS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) was one of the storied Midway class carriers that projected American power through the early Cold War decades. Commissioned in April 1945 and named for the thirty second President who guided the nation through the Depression and World War II, she patrolled the Mediterranean as an attack carrier (CVA) with the quiet authority that kept the peace during the most tense years of superpower rivalry. The 1960 cruise placed

proving the ship's fighting spirit was unbroken by tragedy

USS America (CV-66) deployed in 1993-1994

With Iraq challenging the international community and the Balkans still smoldering

USS George Washington (CVN-73) deployed to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf

where American warships had maintained continuous presence since the September 11 attacks

Her air wing flew sorties in support of Operation El Dorado Canyon

Constellation's pilots flew dangerous missions against heavily defended targets while the crew maintained flight operations around the clock

unwavering in purpose — was there for it

USS America (CV-66) deployed in 1982

and a reminder of the courage of every sailor who served that year

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