USS Iowa memorial service

Title

USS Iowa memorial service

Genre

News report; Speech; Tribute; Music

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:30

Description

Nick Peters reports on the memorial service for the sailors who died in the explosion on the USS Iowa. The battleship’s commanding officer, Fred Mosally, pays tribute to those who died; President George Bush expresses sympathy and gratitude on behalf of the nation. Includes singing.

Contributors

Nick Peters; George H. W. Bush; Fred Mosally

Keywords

USA; Deaths; Sailors; Warships; Navy; Seaborne disasters; Ships; Explosions; Commemorative events; USS Iowa

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