Navy christens ship for late John Lewis on the 1-year anniversary of his passing
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The U.S. Navy christened a ship Saturday named for the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis in a San Diego ceremony that marked the one-year anniversary of his death.
"This ship will be a beacon to the world, reminding all who see it of the persistence and courage of John Lewis," Pelosi said. Actress Alfre Woodard, the ship's sponsor, had the honor of breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow as part of the traditional christening ceremony. "May God bless this ship and all who sail in her," Woodard said before cracking the bottle. The USNS John Lewis is the first ship in its class and will be operated by the Navy’s Military Sealift Command.More Related News