[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 125 (Friday, September 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1354]
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                           HONORING: LST-325

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                           HON. LARRY BUCSHON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 20, 2013

  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the homecoming 
of the WWII naval vessel, the LST-325, to Evansville, Indiana. The 
Evansville shipyard has a proud history of manufacturing Landing Ship, 
Tank vessels for use in WWII. These ships were designed to land battle 
ready tanks, vehicles, soldiers, and supplies directly onto enemy 
beaches.
  The LST-325 was launched on Oct. 27, 1942 and commissioned on 
February 1, 1943, and, most notably, participated in D-Day at Omaha 
Beach, Normandy.
  Today, I am honored to welcome home such an important piece of 
American history. The LST-325 has been a part of the Evansville 
community for the past eight years, and we look forward to welcoming it 
home for many years to come.

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