The Sextant
By John Desselle, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is the eighth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. Named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, the ship was commissioned on July 25, 1998.
Harry S. Truman was sworn in as Vice President under President Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 20, 1945. Only 82 days later on April 12, 1945 he was sworn in as the nations’ 33rd President following the unexpected death of President Roosevelt. While serving as President of the United States, Truman was able to achieve some important changes. He issued executive orders desegregating the armed forces, forbidding racial discrimination in Federal employment. He also established a Committee on Civil Rights and encouraged the Justice Department to argue before the Supreme Court on behalf of plaintiffs fighting against segregation. During his first two months in office he also oversaw the ending of the war in Europe.
Description: Photo #: 80-G-59661 President Harry S. Truman (center) talking with (right center, in ball cap) On board USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42), 22 April 1946, during Eighth Fleet maneuvers off the U.S. east coast. Among the others present are Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy (behind Truman) and Mr. Steelman (at the extreme left). Behind them, painted on a hangar deck fire door, is a caricature of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and a sailor in similar poses. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.
Here’s are some photos of the ship in action:
ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)
Aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) May 2, 2002 — Jessica Simpson performs a song during the taping of the television special, “Rockin’ for the USA – A National Salute to the U.S. Military,” scheduled to air May 25th at 9 p.m. (EDT) on the CBS television network. Truman and six other U.S. Navy ships are visiting Ft. Lauderdale for “Fleet Week 2002.” U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Justin Bane. (RELEASED)
