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Scrapbook from Thomas Edwin Murray, an African American sailor who served on board the USS Yorktown (CV-10) as a Steward's Mate (StM1/c) during World War II. The scrapbook features portraits of the...
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A long, streamer-like strip of fabric, the commissioning pennant is blue at the hoist point, with seven white stars. The remainder of the pennant is made up of a pair of long red and white stripes.
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A white, rope monkey's fist sailing knot from USS Franklin (CV-13).
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Repeater Compass from the USS Franklin (CV-13). The following information is printed on the metal identification plate: U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships GYRO Compass Equipment No. 8391-92 Repeater Compass...
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Father Joseph O'Callahan's silver miraculous medal of the Virgin Mary on a chain. The back of the medal features an "M", surmounted by a cross with two hearts and twelve stars. The front of the medal...
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A black rosary with beads made of knots in the cotton thread.
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Step aboard the Ship That Would Not Die and experience life as a sailor during Life Aboard the Laffey Day. This immersive event brings history to life with special programming and hands-on experiences...
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On March 29, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. This day marks the anniversary of the 1973 withdrawal of U.S. combat troops, recognizing...
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Newpaper article from the Akron Beacon Journal, "Ship Brushes Off Six Suicide Planes" by John R. Henry, May 25, 1945. This article describes the attack on the USS Laffey (DD-724) that occurred on...
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Newspaper article "9-Star Sailor Recounts How Laffey Fought" by George Scofield, newspaper unknown. Recounts story of Laffey plankowner, David H. Williams, Storekeeper (First Class) and the attack on...
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A brass shell casing lamp with a green decorative marble placed at the top of the piece. Created from discarded shell casings, scrap, and materials gathered from around the USS Laffey (DD-724).
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A long, orange piece of fabric lined with khaki canvas and possessing silver snap buttons and closures along the two long ends. The buttons and closures snap together to form a tubular sleeve with two...
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Wool, US Navy dress blue uniform pants with a 13-button broadfall opening and flared bottoms. Embroidered on broadfall interior with 'WC Gauding.'
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Wool, dress blue uniform jumper with a square 'tar-flap' collar with white striping and embroidery in the nape of the shirt reading 'WC Gauding.' The cuffs of the jumper have matching white piping...
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Wool US Navy dress blue flat cap with "U.S. Navy" embroidered in gold along the brim and a leather lining.
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A framed letter of greetings from President Bill Clinton to the veterans of USS Franklin (CV-13) on White House letterhead and dated April 11, 1996.
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A black velvet US Navy Officer dress fore-and-aft hat with cream silk lining. The hat is accented with gold fabric ribbon and curled tassles.
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Painting of an ocean-faring USS Yorktown (CVS-10) with incoming Douglas A-1 Skyraider and Grumman Trader planes. The painting was originally painted in shades of blue and has since faded to greyscale...
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One white, United States Navy dixie cup cap, with 'Laws, C.F.' written on the interior in black ink. Also written on the exterior in black ink is a list of battles and locations visited that took...