Mitchell Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans, addresses sailors and visitors aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a reception commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Wasp is in New Orleans April 17-23 celebrating Navy Week. Approximately 3,000 sailors and Marines, nine ships from the United States, France, Canada, Great Britain, Ecuador, and Indonesia, and about three dozen aircraft will be present for the event. The commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 is a salute to all Sailors and Marines who fought gallantly in that conflict, who have served in out nations' conflicts since then, and who are defending freedom around the world today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin F. Johnson)
Date Taken: | 04.18.2012 |
Date Posted: | 04.19.2012 21:52 |
Photo ID: | 561969 |
VIRIN: | 120418-N-2375T-001 |
Resolution: | 802x1019 |
Size: | 468.83 KB |
Location: | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US |
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