USS Texas Ship Dance booklet

Front of 2023.1005.26

Front of 2023.1005.26

Name/Title

USS Texas Ship Dance booklet

Entry/Object ID

2023.1005.26

Scope and Content

A booklet for the October 22 & 23, 1945 dance while the ship was moored in Long Beach, California.

Context

Battleship Texas participated in Operation “Magic Carpet,” the return of American armed forces to the United States, from September 24, 1945, to December 24, 1945. The crew of Battleship Texas held sporting events on board, participated in those held on other ships, and at peacetime with civilians when in port.

Collection

Donation (Ryan Flynn), Historical Collections

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 22, 1945