US Navy 1958 USS Newport News CA 148 in harbor 9.5x7.5 Rare Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer...Type & Size: A 9.5x7.5" original photograph.Condition: Fair vintage condition. The front may have pen/pencil/crayon markings from its original use as a published photo. May have wrinkles, missing corners, or other damage from age. Please see photos for details. This photograph depicts the USS Newport News (CA-148), a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, anchored in a harbor. The ship is fully staffed, with naval personnel lined up along the decks, demonstrating a well-ordered and disciplined scene. The background features a serene coastal landscape with a small settlement and dock facilities, indicating a peaceful, non-combat setting.The USS Newport News was commissioned in January 1949 and actively served during several significant periods, including the Cold War and the Vietnam War. Notably, it was the only heavy cruiser to fire its guns in anger during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support for ground troops. The ship served as the flagship for Commander, Second Fleet and supported multiple naval operations until it was decommissioned in 1975.USS Newport News CA 148- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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