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15th Dec 2012, 18:47

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53 years ago today:

President Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives aboard the USS Des Moines (CA-134, Des Moines-class heavy cruiser) courtesy of a US Marine Corps Sikorsky HUS-1 Seahorse on 15th December 1959. The cruiser was moored in Athens harbour, Greece and the President was accompanied by USN Capt. Evan P. Aurand. The visit was part of Eisenhower's 'Eleven Nation Goodwill Tour' which took place between 3-22nd December. (Photo: Courtesy of US Naval Historical Center)

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