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View of the New York City skyline.

145. View of Manhattan, New York City, Likely from Decks of U.S.S. West Virginia

The U.S.S. West Virginia floats beneath the bridge.

146. U.S.S. West Virginia beneath Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, Ca.

Fern Evan's husband, GM3e Woodrow W. Evans was killed aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, leaving Fern to support herself and their 20 month old son.  Subsequently, Mrs. Evans was employed at a West Coast aircraft plant.  She's shown here working on a radio bracket for a bomber.

147. Fern Evans in West Coast Aircraft Plant

The installation of U.S.S. West Virginia's mast nears completion at Memorial Plaza on the campus of West Virginia University.  The Mountainlair and Stewart Hall are visible in the background.

148. U.S.S. West Virginia Mast in Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.

Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia before installation on the campus of West Virginia University.  The bell was dedicated on December 7, 1967, and joined the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza.

149. U.S.S. West Virginia Bell Prior to Installation, Morgantown, W. Va.

"The guns of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) in operation.  L.C.M.'s in foreground."  L.C.M. stands for Landing Craft Mechanized.

150. United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines