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December 9, 2002 Naming ceremony for PCU George H. W. Bush CVN-77 at Northrop Grumman Newport News From left to right are Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations Gordon England, Secretary of the Navy Former President George Herbert Walker Bush Senator John Warner (R-Va.) General James L. Jones, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps |
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August 2003 The double bottom hull at dry dock #12, Northrop Grumman Newport News |
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September 6, 2003 Former President George H.W. Bush addresses the audience at the keel authentication ceremony. "We as a country should be very grateful for the men and women who build these ships," "You play a key role in defending our freedom." Former President Bush acted as the keel authenticator. His daughter, Doro Bush Koch is the ship's sponsor. |
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September 6, 2003 Former President George H. W. Bush signs the keel plaque after making the authentication announcement "the keel has been truly and fairly laid" at the keel authentication ceremony at Northrop Grumman Newport News |
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September 6, 2003 Former President George H. W. Bush presents the keel plaque after his initials were traced by welder Mike Eaton. The plaque will be attached to the keel permanently. |
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