Commissioning ceremony aboard the fantail of USS Atlanta (CL-51) at New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, NY (Center left to right) Captain Samuel P. Jenkins, Commanding Officer (C. O.) of USS Atlanta (CL-51), Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews, ship sponsor Margaret Mitchell wearing Red Cross uniform author of Gone With The Wind, Captain Harold V. McKittrick and Rear Admiral Edward J. Marquart. Behind the group are the crew of USS Atlanta (CL-51) standing at attention. Credit: USN via NH 57451 Date: December 24, 1941
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