The Christening of the USS New York

Remembering 9/11 While Moving Forward

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    Feb. 29: The USS New York in Avondale, La.

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    Feb. 29: Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England answers questions during a news conference in front of the USS New York in Avondale, La.

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    March 1: New York firefighters, from left to right, Lt. James Earl, Paul Moyik, and Thomas Fee look at the USS New York before the start of the christening ceremony in Avondale, La.

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    March 1: Dorthy England cracks a bottle of champagne against the hull of the USS New York in christening ceremonies Avondale, La.

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    March 1: Dorthy England is all smiles after breaking a bottle of champagne against the hull of the USS New York in christening ceremonies in Avondale, La.

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