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Distinguished guests gather on the deck of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony. Among the guests are Barbara Edwards Dickinson, sponsor, with a bouquet, and her husband, Republican William L. Dickinson, Rupublican-Alabama, with his hand on the rail

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) moored at a pier during its commissioning ceremony. The guest seating area is on the right

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Junior officers greet distinguished guests and escort them to their seats for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Retired ADM Thomas H. Moorer, delivers the principal address during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Barbara Edwards Dickinson, sponsor, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731). She is the wife of the Republican William L. Dickinson, Republican-Alabama

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) moored at a pier during its commissioning ceremony. The guest seating area is on the right

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Captain Wade H. Taylor, commanding officer (Blue) of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731), escorts Barbara Edwards Dickinson, sponsor, to her seat during the ship's commissioning ceremony. She is the wife of Republican William L. Dickinson, Republican-Alabama

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

An overall view of the ship and the pier during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) moored at a pier prior to the beginning of its commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A starboard bow view of the large harbor tug CAMPTI (YTB 816) approaching the pier during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Crewmen rise the colors at the sail of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A motion picture cameraman films the arrival of distinguished guests at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Senator Jeremiah Denton, Republican-Alabama, is interviewed by reporters upon his arrival at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Senator Jeremiah Denton, Republican-Alabama, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Vice Admiral Nils R. Thunman, deputy chief of naval operations, Submarine Warfare, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Junior officers greet distinguished guests and escort them to their seats for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Republican William L. Dickinson, Republican-Alabama, emerges from a hatch aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) after touring the ship at the conclusion of its commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Ship's officers depart from the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Captain Wade H. Taylor, Commanding Officer (Blue) of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Behind Taylor are, left to right: Vice Admiral Nils R. Thunman, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Submarine Warfare; Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet; and Reverend Gale Williamson

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) moored at a pier during its commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) moored at a pier during its commissioning ceremony. The guest seating area is on the right

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Crewmem stand in formation on deck during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731). The ensign is displayed on the ship's flagstaff

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

ADM Kinnaird R. McKee, Director, Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program, introduces the principal speaker, retired ADM Thomas H. Moorer, during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Junior officers greet distinguished guests and escort them to their seats for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Captain Robert F. Fox, supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Groton, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Senator Jeremiah Denton, Republican-Alabama, left, is greeted upon the arrival at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Republican William L. Dickinson, Republican-Alabama, emerges from a hatch aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) after touring the ship at the conclusion of its commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Captain Wade H. Taylor, Commanding Officer (Blue) of the nuclear-powered strategic missie submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

An overall view of the ship and the pier during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A motion cameraman films the arrival of distinguished guests at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731). Crossing the brow is Mrs. T. H. Moorer, wife of retired ADM Thomas H. Moorer. ADM Moorer will deliver the principal address at the ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Crewmen raise the commissioning pennant aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

Republican William L. Dickinson, Republican-Alabama, prepares to go aboard the large harbor tug METACOM (YTB 829) at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu More

A Navy honor guard participates in the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49)

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A guest sits under an umbrella waiting for the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) to begin

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Guests stand under umbrellas during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49). Crew members man the rails of the ship in the background

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Captain George N. Gee, commanding officer of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49), attends the ship's commissioning ceremony

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Vice Admiral Joseph Metcalf III, dupty CHIEF of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare, delivers an address during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49)

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Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49), is escorted to the speaker's platform during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Her husband, Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN), left, is accompanied by Captain George N. Gee, commanding officer of the VINCENNES. Senator Quayle is the principal speaker for the commissioning

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil, USN Release Status: Released t More

Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) delivers the principal address during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49). (Substandard image)

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A starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) moored at a pier during its commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil, USN Release Status: Released t More