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NH 63626-KN Insignia (plaque): USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59)

Insignia (plaque): USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59)
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Title: Insignia (plaque): USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59)
Caption: This insignia features a silhouette of the ship's namesake, the late secretary of defense, and former secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal. Above his head are the motto "First in defense" and the eagle of the office of the secretary of defense. The date that this insignia was adopted is not know.
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Catalog #: NH 63626-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Medium: Color Photo, BW Photo, Plaque
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