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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72): Preserving Freedom and Democracy in its "Shall Not Perish" Legacy
Introduction The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier serving as a symbol of American power and freedom since its commissioning in 1989. The carrier's motto, "Shall Not Perish," is inspired by President Abraham Lincoln's iconic Gettysburg Address,...