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Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. May 18th, 1912. Newport News, Virginia, U.S.A. [United States Navy New York-class battleship]
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May 18, 1912. Newport News, Virginia, USA. The Launching of U.S.S. Texas. This historic photograph, captured by Harris & Ewing, documents the momentous occasion of the launching of the U.S.S. Texas, a New York-class battleship, at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. The date, May 18, 1912, marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by the United States Navy. The image is filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation. The crowd, a mix of men and women, is gathered along the shoreline, their faces a blend of awe and pride. The women in the photograph, including Martha Kuntze and Martha Ewing Newcombe, are dressed in their finest attire, their hats adorned with bunting and flowers. The men, in suits and boat shoes, are gathered around the gangway, ready to board the ship. The U.S.S. Texas, a symbol of American naval power, sits majestically in the water, surrounded by scaffolding and workers. The international code of signals, represented by the large maritime signal flags, are hoisted high on the mast, signaling the imminent launch. The moment of truth arrives as the gangway is removed, and the U.S.S. Texas begins to move gently in the water. The men on the ship wave to the crowd, their faces filled with a sense of accomplishment and pride. The women watch on, their eyes filled with tears and joy. This photograph, a part of the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a testament to the power and importance of the United States Navy in American history. It captures a moment in time, a moment of pride and accomplishment, a moment that would go down in history as the launching of the U.S.S. Texas.
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