February 24, 1944: Christening and launch ceremony for the Shangri-La CV-38
at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia. The Shangri-La is being christened by
Mrs. James H. Doolittle, wife of General James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle

September 3, 1945: USS Shangri-La CV-38 in the Pacific.

August 17, 1946: USS Shangri-LA CV-38 in the Pacific.

January 10, 1956: USS Shangri-La CVA-38 location not available.

February 11, 1970: USS Shangri-La CVS-38 off Puerto Rico.