The celebration will include a re-enactment of the christening with Nancy Ireland Roosevelt, the granddaughter of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt sponsored the USS Yorktown and led the christening of the ship on 21 January 1943. The re-enactment will occur at 2 p.m.
From 3-4:30 p.m. veterans of the USS Yorktown will participate in a "Meet & Greet" session with visitors aboard their beloved ship. They will sign a limited edition, commemorative poster for each guest.
Admission for the christening re-enactment is free and open to the public.
Date
April 15, 2018
Location
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
, SC
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