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    USS Indianapolis name resurrected as the next Littoral Combat Ship [Image 3 of 10]

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    The image shows a group of people gathered around a detailed scale model display of naval warships in what appears to be an indoor facility or building lobby. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are being briefed by a man wearing a dark polo shirt and a navy blue cap, while a woman in a green dress and another man in civilian attire observe. A red stanchion rope separates the viewers from the ship models on display.

    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, UNITED STATES

    08.03.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Burton Eichen 

    Expeditionary Combat Camera

    RADM Rick Williamson, Commander Navy Region Midwest, visits with volunteers of the USS Indianapolis CA-35 which on July 30, 1945, was sunk after delivering the first operational atomic bomb to the island of Tinnian. Of the 1,196 men aboard only 317 were pulled from the water alive after the sinking. Williamson later announced that the next commissioned Littoral Combat Ship will be named the USS Indianapolis in their honor. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Burt Eichen/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.03.2013
    Date Posted: 08.05.2013 22:07
    Photo ID: 989385
    VIRIN: 130803-N-LU859-067
    Resolution: 2489x3741
    Size: 1.69 MB
    Location: INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, US
    Web Views: 88
    Downloads: 2

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    The image shows military personnel and civilians examining a large detailed scale model of a naval warship, partially labeled '...APOLIS' (likely USS Indianapolis). The setting appears to be an indoor public space or government building lobby, with an escalator visible in the background. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms and a man in a dark polo shirt with a veteran's cap appear to be discussing the model.
    Four individuals are gathered around a display table at what appears to be a USS Indianapolis CA-35 memorial or exhibition event. Two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are examining materials alongside a civilian man wearing a Vietnam-era U.S. Navy veteran cap and a woman in a green dress. The group appears to be reviewing photographs or documents related to the USS Indianapolis CA-35.
    The image shows a group of people gathered around a detailed scale model display of naval warships in what appears to be an indoor facility or building lobby. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are being briefed by a man wearing a dark polo shirt and a navy blue cap, while a woman in a green dress and another man in civilian attire observe. A red stanchion rope separates the viewers from the ship models on display.
    An elderly man with white hair is speaking at a podium equipped with a microphone, gesturing emphatically by pointing with one hand toward the audience. The scene appears to be a conference, lecture, or public meeting with several audience members visible in the foreground, some out of focus. The depth-of-field photography technique places the speaker in mid-ground sharpness while blurring foreground attendees.
    An elderly man with white hair and glasses is speaking at a conference or seminar, standing at a microphone with both arms outstretched in an expressive gesture. He is wearing a black polo shirt with a lanyard and name badge. An audience is seated in front of him, viewed from behind, with the image shot from a low angle through the crowd.
    A group of elderly veterans, many wearing navy/military-style caps, are seated in a row at what appears to be a formal commemorative event or ceremony held in a conference or banquet hall. Several individuals are seated in wheelchairs, and a person in a white military dress uniform is visible on the right side. The audience behind them suggests this is a larger organized gathering honoring these veterans.
    An elderly veteran wearing a USS Indianapolis cap and seated in a wheelchair poses with a younger U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform. The Navy officer has his arm around the veteran's shoulder and is smiling warmly. The setting appears to be an indoor event or reunion gathering.
    An elderly veteran wearing a 'USS Indianapolis' commemorative cap sits in a wheelchair signing what appears to be a book or document. A U.S. Navy servicemember named Zinola, in digital camouflage uniform, sits beside him with a hand on his shoulder, watching attentively. The scene appears to be a formal or ceremonial occasion, likely a book signing or commemorative event.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform stands at a podium or lectern, appearing to read from notes or a document. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial or formal event, with patriotic red, white, and blue decorations visible in the foreground. The officer displays multiple ribbons, medals, and insignia consistent with a high-ranking naval flag officer.
    A formal banquet or luncheon event is taking place in a large hotel ballroom. A person in what appears to be a white military or naval dress uniform is standing at a podium on a raised stage, addressing an audience that is giving a standing ovation. The room is filled with attendees seated and standing at round dining tables.

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