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[Photograph of a Naval Ceremony at the Puget Sound Navy Yard]

Description: Photograph of a naval ceremony taking place at the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Washington. Here Captain F. F. Rogers is seen relieving Captain S. A. Taffinder of his command of the U.S.S. Texas. The U.S.S. Texas is docked right behind the men. All of the officers and sailors are dressed in their fine uniforms.
Date: November 21, 1936
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of a Naval Change in Command Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of a naval ceremony dedicated to a change in command. According to the photo "Pete takes over the Uo. 2 job from Admiral Rodgers. Admiral Rodgers takes Uo. 1 job." This ceremony took place aboard the ship because the Uo. 2 job "is a sea job." Sailors and Marines are in attendance for this ceremony.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of a Navy Officer Giving a Speech]

Description: Portrait of a United States Navy officer giving a speech aboard the U.S.S. Texas. The officer is standing under the large guns of the ship. More sailors are standing above the guns listening to the speech. The officer is wearing his white dress uniform while giving the speech.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of a Religious Ceremony on the U.S.S. Texas]

Description: Photograph of a religious ceremony taking place aboard the U.S.S. Texas, the sailors are all wearing white uniforms. Two sailors are up at the altar by the priest; this ceremony is taking place at the front of the ship with signal flags bordering the railing of the ship and under the two gun turrets. There are also three smaller boats attached to the front of the ship.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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