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Silver Service on Display
October 26, 1945
The silver service, which was a gift of the State to the USS "Wisconsin," on display during the presentation ceremony.
Captain Roper Speaking On USS Wisconsin
October 26, 1945
Captain Roper of the USS Wisconsin speaking aboard ship at a presentation ceremony of a silver service from the people of Wisconsin to the battleship. Governor Oscar Rennebohm is visible on the left.
The Silver Presentation Delegation
October 26, 1945
Members of the official Silver Presentation Delegation on board the USS "Wisconsin". Bottom left to right: Judge Rosenberry, Captain Roper, and Oscar Rennebohm Standing left to right: E.N. Doan, Wi...
Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry
October 26, 1945
Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry leaving the stand after delivering the address presenting the Wisconsin Silver Service aboard the USS "Wisconsin".
Silver Presentation Delegation and Wives
October 26, 1945
The official delegation party with their wives at the ceremony of silver service presentation aboard the USS "Wisconsin". Seated left to right are Judge Rosenberry, Captain Roper, and Lieutenant Go...
Ceremony on Board U.S.S. Wisconsin
1957
Ceremony beneath the guns on board the U.S.S. Wisconsin. A number of spectators and sailors are seated in the foreground, and uniformed sailors line both sides of the ship, as well as the gun turrets.
