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MOORER, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, to JAMES S. COPLEY, Publisher of a group of papers including the SAN DIEGO UNION, re: COPLEY MEDIA’S SUPPORT of THE MILITARY and U. All the letters are personal and friendly, obviously the two men are friends, equally obvious is that the Very Conservative Admiral is courting the Copley Media through this friendship. The letters are all on official CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS stationery of various sizes (3 are 7×8.5 inches, 2 are 7.5×10.5 inches, 1 is 6×7.5 inches). The letters are all typed and hand signed. The letters reference a couple of notable events, THE PUEBLO CRISIS and INVESTIGATION, and Moorer’s nomination by President Nixon to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (a position Moorer held from 1970 to 1974). The letters are dated from 12 JUN 1968 to 14 MAY 1970. Once again the Navy owes you and your fine publications a commendation for the considerate and highly responsible manner in which you have reported the entire PUEBLO AFFAIR. Your editorial treatment has been distinguished from the beginning by sympathetic and sensitive understanding. Too often, other news media around the nation have damaged the Navy or our men by implication or innuendo. Our job would be much less complicated if some in the news media field would follow the responsible example you have set in this matter. The Country is indeed fortunate that someone in your position is so well aware of the dangers facing us in the years ahead… I assure you that I will do my best in the years ahead and will take advantage of your offer of help. I appreciate the kind sentiments… Incident to my recent nomination by PRESIDENT NIXON to become the next CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF… Would enjoy seeing you here in Washington. SCARCE Group of Six Letters showing a MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL FRIENDSHIP between a CONSERVATIVE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS and a NATIONALISTIC MEDIA MOGUL. Beware the Military Media Complex! About Thomas Hinman Moorer (excerpted from Wikipedia). Thomas Hinman Moorer b. 2004 was an ADMIRAL in the UNITED STATES NAVY who served as CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS from 1967 to 1970, and as CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF from 1970 to 1974. Copley (excerpted from Wikipedia). James Strohn Copley b. 1973 was a newspaper publisher. He published the San Diego Union, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and the San Diego Evening Tribune, from 1947 until his death in 1973. His politics were unabashedly conservative, Republican and Nationalist. He had close associations with leading Republicans of the era, including Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon. He strongly supported the U. Military and its involvement in Vietnam, and was reportedly, according to Carl Bernstein, in secret cooperation with the CIA.

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MOORER, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, to JAMES S. COPLEY, Publisher of a group of papers including the SAN DIEGO UNION, re: COPLEY MEDIA’S SUPPORT of THE MILITARY and U. All the letters are personal and friendly, obviously the two men are friends, equally obvious is that the Very Conservative Admiral is courting the Copley Media through this friendship. The letters are all on official CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS stationery of various sizes (3 are 7×8.5 inches, 2 are 7.5×10.5 inches, 1 is 6×7.5 inches). The letters are all typed and hand signed. The letters reference a couple of notable events, THE PUEBLO CRISIS and INVESTIGATION, and Moorer’s nomination by President Nixon to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (a position Moorer held from 1970 to 1974). The letters are dated from 12 JUN 1968 to 14 MAY 1970. Once again the Navy owes you and your fine publications a commendation for the considerate and highly responsible manner in which you have reported the entire PUEBLO AFFAIR. Your editorial treatment has been distinguished from the beginning by sympathetic and sensitive understanding. Too often, other news media around the nation have damaged the Navy or our men by implication or innuendo. Our job would be much less complicated if some in the news media field would follow the responsible example you have set in this matter. The Country is indeed fortunate that someone in your position is so well aware of the dangers facing us in the years ahead… I assure you that I will do my best in the years ahead and will take advantage of your offer of help. I appreciate the kind sentiments… Incident to my recent nomination by PRESIDENT NIXON to become the next CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF… Would enjoy seeing you here in Washington. SCARCE Group of Six Letters showing a MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL FRIENDSHIP between a CONSERVATIVE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS and a NATIONALISTIC MEDIA MOGUL. Beware the Military Media Complex! About Thomas Hinman Moorer (excerpted from Wikipedia). Thomas Hinman Moorer b. 2004 was an ADMIRAL in the UNITED STATES NAVY who served as CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS from 1967 to 1970, and as CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF from 1970 to 1974. Copley (excerpted from Wikipedia). James Strohn Copley b. 1973 was a newspaper publisher. He published the San Diego Union, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and the San Diego Evening Tribune, from 1947 until his death in 1973. His politics were unabashedly conservative, Republican and Nationalist. He had close associations with leading Republicans of the era, including Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon. He strongly supported the U. Military and its involvement in Vietnam, and was reportedly, according to Carl Bernstein, in secret cooperation with the CIA.

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This Historic Piece Of Wood was removed from the USS Constitution during the 1973 renovation. This piece is a “must-have” for any USS Constitution enthusiast or Navy Veteran or just about anyone who loves our country and understands what the Constitution means. A REAL piece of American history that you can hold in your hand and pass on to future generations. The wood piece measures…. 2-3/4″ wide x 1-1/2″ tall x 1-3/8 thick.

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TRUE VINTAGE 1940s WW2 USN : DENIM SHAWL COLLAR JACKET. Size S-M, 36, 2 : Shoulder 17.1 Chest 20 Sleeve 23.7 Length 25.9 Condition : VERY GOOD. SINGLE / CHAIN STITCH. Recommend Shoulder 16-17 Chest 18-20. USN 2, WW2 STENCIL DEADSTOCK 4-5X, xxx THB. #VINTAGE #1940s #WW2 #USN #DENIM #SHAWL #COLLAR #JACKET #usndenimjacket. The item “TRUE VINTAGE 1940s WW2 USN DENIM SHAWL COLLAR JACKET” is in sale since Tuesday, January 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage\Men’s Vintage Clothing\Outerwear Coats & Jackets”. The seller is “kridsda” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Decade: 1940s
• Material: Denim

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Amazing authentic US Military deck coat. This is off of a USN mine hunting vessel which was launched in the late 1940’s. Missing two bottom buttons (easy fix) and zipper doesnt work…. Couple have asked about the zipper. Simply the bottom of the male end is detached from the jacket. The item “True Vintage WW2 USN N-1 Deck Jacket STENCIL Large Work Coat 44 WWII” is in sale since Sunday, March 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “fpbrew” and is located in Camas, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Luxembourg, Macao, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

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