Battle of Midway marks 60th anniversary. (People Planes Places).[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Crew members of Harry S. Truman For other persons named Harry Truman, see Harry Truman (disambiguation). Harry S. Truman (May 8 1884 – December 26 1972) was the thirty-third President of the United States (1945–1953); as vice president, he succeeded to the office upon the death of Franklin D. (CVN (Card Verification Number) See CSC. 75) honored the Sailors who fought the Battle of Midway Noun 1. Battle of Midway - naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands Midway in WW II during a ceremony held on the carrier. Recognition of the battle's 60th anniversary included a 21-gun salute and a flyover by five WW II-era American aircraft. LCdr. Lance Massey from PCU Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), whose grandfather was killed in the initial wave of attacks, ended the ceremony by laying a wreath over the side of the ship. |
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