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Congressional Research Service RS22478

Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress

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RS22478
Version
298
Product type
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Status
Archived
Published
Dec 4, 2025
Source updated
Jul 24, 2026, 5:44 pm UTC

Authors: Ronald O'Rourke

Source topics: Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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