Launching Photos of USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. DD850
Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts
July 26, 1945
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Jean Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy Sr., and Rose Kennedy pose for a photo before the launching.
Jean, the sister of Joseph Jr, was the sponsor for DD850.
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Jean Kennedy poses with the champagne bottle against 850's hull on July 26, 1945.
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I christen thee United States Ship Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. DD850...
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Another one for the fleet..
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There she goes..down to the sea..
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Onlookers..
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Free for the first time.
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The tugs move in to take DD850 to be fitted out for USN duty.
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