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Rosalynn Carter News

04 Jun 2004

Navy to Christen Submarine

at a ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. States. Carter is the only U.S. president to qualify in submarines. Navy and the submarine force. He is a 1946 graduate of the U.S. commander-in-chief from 1977-1981. century. James R. principal address. of energy. husband. across the bow to formally name the submarine Jimmy Carter. class. shallow water. enhance payload capability. mine-warfare operations. Cmdr. Robert D. a crew of approximately 130 officers, chiefs, and enlisted personnel. operate at more than 25 knots submerged. Carter will join the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

11 Jun 2004

PCU Jimmy Carter Christened at Electric Boat

With a swing of the Korbel and a blessing for “all who sail in her,” Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter christened PCU Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard on June 5. Mrs. Carter, Former President Jimmy Carter, their daughter Amy and a crowd of more than 4,500, came to bear witness to the christening of the third and last Seawolf-class submarine. “This is a wonderful day for me, and to see my wife break the champagne on undoubtedly the finest, and formidable, ship in the world was a great honor for me," said former President Carter. Adm.

04 Nov 2005

Royal Caribbean Launches Search for Godmother

Royal Caribbean International is putting a new twist on a long-standing maritime tradition by launching a national search for the Godmother of Freedom of the Seas – the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship scheduled to debut in May 2006. Historically an honor reserved for heads of state, politicians and celebrities, Godmothers officially give ships their names and serve as guiding spirits. Royal Caribbean Godmothers include Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway, Rosalynn Carter, Lauren Bacall, Whoopi Goldberg, Gloria Estefan, Katarina Witt, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, champion wheelchair marathoner Jean Driscoll and 2004 Teacher of the Year Kathy Mellor.