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The Fourth International Naval Review, on On the following day, the Fourth of July, each July 4th in New York Harbor, will be the greatest unit will "full dress," hoisting a rainbow of flags gathering of world navies in history. It's expected and pennants from bow to stern, and then render that more than 30 countries will send naval ves­ a special gun salute to the senior U.S. official pre­ sels to participate in the review and that approx­ sent - embarked in WAINWRIGHT underway - imately 10 more nations will send observer del­ as he reviews the naval vessels as well as the tall egations. The foreign ships and assigned U.S. Navy sailing ships from around the world gathered for units will be part of a modern armada of more the occasion. than 50 ships, consisting of , frigates, de­ This year's International Naval Review will be stroyers, patrol boats, and the giant aircraft car­ a most fitting bicentennial salute to our nation's rier USS FORRESTAL. maritime heritage. The ships and delegations re­ On July 2nd the armada will rendezvous 200 presenting more than forty countries reflect the miles off the coast of New York and, in three great hope of all men for world peace and for con­ columns with a combined crew of more than tinued cooperation between the people of all 20,000, proceed toward the harbor to arrive at lands to ensure that peace. the Verrazano Bridge at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 3rd. "SALUTE '7 6" The principal Prior to entering the harbor, the ships will form land-based companion to the Interna­ tional Naval Review and a 20-mile-long ceremonial column led by Com­ Operation Sail will be "July Fourth In Old New York." Collectively, these three events mander, Second Fleet's flagship, the USS will comprise "Salute '76," a 5-day (July 3-7) festival WAINWRIGHT, and subsequently anchor in New featuring parades, indoor and outdoor concerts, ethnic York's Hudson River between the George Wash­ pageants, cultural displays, fireworks, religious obser­ ington and Verrazano Bridges. vances, and numerous historic reenactments.

The First International Naval Review, held in New York Harbor on April 27, 1893, included a gun salute to President Grover Cleve· land embarked in USS DOLPHIN, a U.S. Navy cruiser. Painting by Kurt & Allison. ' Historical 4th International Naval Review Background Schedule of Events Friday, J uly 2nd Ships of the International Naval International Naval Reviews have been held on Review r endezvous at sea to pre­ . pare for entry to New York. special occasions over the years to celebrate unique historical events. Saturday, July 3rd 8 a.m. More than 50 foreign and Thefirst review was held in April, 1893 in New U.S. Navy ships enter New York York to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Harbor in a ceremonial column anchorages in the discovery of America. Nine countries and proceed to Columbus' Hudson River and the Upper Bay. joined with the United Sta.tes in saluting that singular milestone as President , Sunday, July 4th 11 a.m. Parade of sail by the ships on board the USS DOLPHIN, a U.S. Navy cruiser, of Operation Sail moves north­ Verrazano Bridge. reviewed the assembled ships. ward from the The U.S. Navy hosted the Second International 1 p.m. (approx) The ships of the national Naval Review are , in the Inter Naval Review in Manhattan reviewed by the senior U.S. of­ spring of 1907. That review celebrated the 300th ficial present, embarked in the anniversary of the founding of the first perma­ cruiser WAINWRIGHT, steaming nent settlement 'in America - Jamestown, Vir­ down the Hudson River from the ginia. From the Presidential yacht, USS MAY­ George Washington Bridge to the TAL. FLOWER, President re­ aircraft carrier FORRES viewed the more than one hundred naval ships on 5 p.m. Ships of the International l R eview move to berths in hand representing six nations. Nava Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Is­ Fifty years later, in 19 57, to mark the 3 5Oth land and New Jersey. anniversary of Jamestown, Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson reviewed ships of 18 countries Monday, J uly 5th 1-4 p.m. Ships of the Interna­ are open for gathered in Hampton Roads, Virginia for the tional Naval Review public visiting. Third International Naval Review. L-.m~~ _.t - [ ... ~~--:::> - • Tuesday, J uly 6th 12 noon: A land parade from c~ Battery Park to City Hall by rep­ ~:=£> resentatives from the ships of all the countries taking part in the International Naval Review and Operation Sail. 1 p.m. Special City Hall ceremony involving the Mayor of New York and officials and participants of the International Naval Revjew Staten Island and Operation Sail. 1-4 p.m. Ships of the Interna­ tional Naval Review are open for public visiting.

Wednesday, July 7th Ships of the International Naval Review depart New York and pro­ ceed to other U.S. and foreign The 78,000 ton aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL cities. will serve as host ship for the Fourth International Naval Review.

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