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The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge passes by the Statue of Liberty as it steams up the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for Fleet Week New York, May 21, 2008. More than 4,000 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City.

KEARSARGE PASSES LIBERTY

The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge passes by the Statue of Liberty as it steams up the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for Fleet Week New York, May 21, 2008. More than 4,000 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City.

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