Launching of Aircraft Carrier USS Essex

The video discusses America's introduction of new aircraft carriers after Pearl Harbor, highlighting the Essex class, which is smaller than the Lexington. It covers the sponsorship ceremony attended by Mrs. Artemis, wife of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for air. The video also emphasizes the success of American airpower in battles like Midway and the Coral Sea, and the Navy's significant aircraft carrier tonnage, surpassing other global navies.

What is the main difference between the Essex and the Lexington aircraft carriers?

• The Essex is older than the Lexington.

• The Essex is smaller than the Lexington.

• The Essex is faster than the Lexington.

• The Essex is larger than the Lexington.

Who attended the Essex launch as a representative of the Navy?

• The Chief of Naval Operations

• The President of the United States

• The Secretary of Defense

• Mrs. Artemis, wife of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for air

What role did Mrs. Artemis play during the Essex launch?

• She was the main speaker.

• She was a maid of honor.

• She was the sponsor's representative.

• She was the ship's captain.

Which battles demonstrated the success of American airpower?

• Battle of Iwo Jima and Battle of Okinawa

• Battle of Midway and Battle of the Coral Sea

• Battle of the Atlantic and Battle of Britain

• Battle of Stalingrad and Battle of Kursk

What is the significance of the Navy's 500,000 tons of aircraft carriers?

• It is the fastest fleet in the world.

• It is the oldest fleet in the world.

• It surpasses the combined navies of the world in floating landing fields.

• It is the largest fleet in the world.