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Houston volunteers join military; a new cruiser ship USS Houston (CL-81) launched at a ceremony in Newport News Virginia

Scenes in Houston Texas as 1000 Houston Volunteers enlist in the military in World War 2 to avenge the loss of the USS Houston (CA-30) to the Japanese. They attend a swearing in ceremony in front of the marquee of the Loews State theater. Scene change to Newport News, Virginia as people gather for the launching of the new U.S. Navy cruiser ship USS Houston (CL-81). New cruiser launched at a colorful ceremony. Dignitaries on stand include the sponsor, Mrs. C. B. Hamill, who is seen hitting a bottle of champagne against the ship hull, and then it slides down the ways at launching.

Location: Houston Texas USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 16 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675058479
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Ticonderoga (CV-14) launching ceremony in the United States, during World War II.

The launching ceremony of the new warship Ticonderoga, a United States aircraft carrier of the United States during World War II. Scene at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Various United States Navy personnel at the ceremony and sponsor Miss Stephanie Sarah Pell. The USS Ticonderoga is the sixth vessel of her class to go down the ways at this yard. The guests wave their hands. (Note: the narrator erroneously states that this is the 65th new U.S. aircraft carrier to enter service in World War 2. Actually the U.S. produced about 27 new carriers during the war.)

Location: Newport News Virginia USA
Date: 1944, February 7
Duration: 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057517
The USS Enterprise joins the United States Navy in ceremonies at Newport News, Virginia.

Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is commissioned at Newport News, Virginia. View of Enterprise in harbor. Planes on the deck of the ship. Sailors salute as dignitaries arrive for commissioning ceremony. John Bowden Connally, Jr., Secretary of Navy, officiates the ceremony. John Connally seen walking on the deck toward the podium area.

Location: Newport News Virginia USA
Date: 1961, November 25
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675034495
Christening of USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) in Newport News, Virginia.

Port bow section of USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) during its christening in Newport News, Virginia. Scene of launching platform. Crowd assembles in the yard prior to launching. Down to stand set up for VIPs. Officers, guests and spectators assemble for christening of first nuclear carrier. Visitors arriving. Scene of Marine Honor Guard, visitors and spectators. Secretary of Navy William B Franke inspects honor guard. Mr. Franke approaches speaker's platform. Dignitaries as well as Admirals greeted at the speaker's stand by Secretary of the Navy. Secretary stands with crowd on stand. Mrs. Franke stands to his right. Admiral Arleigh A Burke, CNO, conversing with Mr. Franke. Secretary takes seat next to his wife. Scene of Secretary of the Navy Admiral Burke, Admiral Robert L Dennison and other VIPs.

Location: Newport News Virginia USA
Date: 1960, September 24
Duration: 2 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034611
Marine honor guard stand at attention during christening of USS Enterprise in Newport News, Virginia.

Marine honor guard stand at attention during christening of USS Enterprise in Newport News, Virginia. Scenes of cars. Mrs. Franke speaks with Marine officer. Sedan drives off. Marine honor guard at present arms. Secretary of the Navy William B Franke, Mr. Blewett stand in front of guard surrounded by spectators. Honor guard inspected by Secretary of Navy William B. Franke. Crowd looks on. Mr. Franke removes his hat and places it over his chest as he passes the color guard. Mrs. Franke escorted to her seat. Secretary of the Navy walks toward speaker's stand. Address completed by Secretary of the Navy. Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, Chief of Naval Operations, shakes hand with Secretary of the Navy on stand. Mr. Franke leaves. Admiral prepares to speak. Light-bulb sign "ENTERPRISE". Sign reads "CHRISTENING THE ENTERPRISE". Officers & VIPs rise for invocation. Partially lit sign. Mrs. Franke on speaker's stand with Mr. Blewett. Portion of USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) bow. Mrs. Franke christens ship from launching platform. She steps back as champagne splashes. Worker takes bottle. Mrs. Franke wipes her hands and leaves platform followed by Mr. Blewett. She is congratulated by three women at bottom of platform. USS Robert E Lee (SSBN-601) submarine afloat in drydock. Colors fly from stern. Jack flag flies from bow. SSBN Lee submarine fires water slug. Workers look on. Spray of water envelopes top section of submarine, clears. View from distance, with view of crowd, as USS Robert E. Lee fires the water slug.

Location: Newport News Virginia USA
Date: 1960, September 24
Duration: 3 min 31 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034613
Workers work on USS Midway at Newport News, Virginia.

World's largest carrier, USS Midway's launch at Newport News, Virginia. View of ship's exterior. Welder puts finishing touches and welds on side of the ship. Crane alongside the carrier. Workers disembark from the ship for lunch break.

Location: Newport News Virginia USA
Date: 1945, March 9
Duration: 1 min 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675035282
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