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Guests at the launching of the submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) include Secretary of Defense and Mrs. Caspar Weinberger, left, Norfolk Mayor Vince Thomas, next to Mrs. Weinberger, and Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. John F. Lehman Jr., right. Mrs. Weinberger is sponsor of the submarine, which was built by Newport News Shipbuilding

Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger arrives for the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714)

Flag officers and distinguished guests look toward the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) as Sponsor Jane Weinberger launches the ship. Standing near Mrs. Weinberger are her husband, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, left, and Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger addresses guests and spectators at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714)

Secretary of Defense Casper W. Weinberger addresses guests and spectators attending the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714)

The audience and distinguished guests on the speaker's platform listen as Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger speaks at the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714)

Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., on steps, watch as Sponsor Jane Weinberger, wife of Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, launches the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) by breaking a champagne bottle on its bow

CAPT Kenneth R. Karr, commanding officer of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714), welcomes guests and spectators to the submarine's commissioning ceremony. Seated behind Karr is Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger

Secretary of Defense and Mrs. Caspar Weinberger stand during the playing of the national anthem at the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714). Mrs. Weinberger is sponsor of the submarine, which was built by Newport News Shipbuilding

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Base: Newport News

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: PH2 E. G. "Skip" Nocciolo, Jr.

Release Status: Released to Public

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31/10/1981
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