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Today in World War II History—June 17, 1943

Saturday, June 17, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Navy personnel aboard USS Monterey play basketball in the forward elevator well June 1944; jumper on the left is Gerald Ford (US National Archives: 520764)

Navy personnel aboard USS Monterey play basketball in the forward elevator well June 1944; jumper on the left is Gerald Ford (US National Archives: 520764)

80 Years Ago—June 17, 1943: Light carrier USS Monterey is commissioned at Camden, NJ; the crew includes future president Lt. Gerald Ford.

Singer Perry Como signs with RCA Records.

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3 responses to “Today in World War II History—June 17, 1943”

  1. Corinne Blauvelt says:
    June 17, 2023 at 5:18 am

    Perry Como had the smoothest voice to relax by. I would say that listening to him made a person feel comfortable in body and mind. He became quite popular–had his own TV show, 1948-1967.
    He was married to one woman for 65 years. A family man of high morals.

  2. Susan Newcomb says:
    June 17, 2023 at 12:14 pm

    Lived near the NY SHIPYARD in Camden, NJ. Lots of family & friends worked there.
    Loved to listen to Perry Como & watch him on Saturday nights

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