Launch of New USS Hornet Number 8 Aircraft Carrier

The video introduces the new aircraft carrier Hornet #8, sponsored by Mrs. Frank Knox at Newport News, VA. It highlights the legacy of the old Hornet, which played a crucial role in the bombing of Japan and other significant battles. The old Hornet's proudest day was when it launched bombers to Tokyo. The video also recounts the final days of the old Hornet, which went down in glory. Finally, it celebrates the birth of the new Hornet, continuing the legacy of its predecessor.

Who was the sponsor of the new Hornet aircraft carrier?

• Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt

• Mrs. Amelia Earhart

• Mrs. Frank Knox

• Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy

What significant event is associated with the old Hornet's history?

• The Attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Midway

• The Doolittle Raid on Japan

• The Invasion of Normandy

What was the proudest day of the old Hornet?

• When it was launched

• When it returned from the Pacific

• When it sent bombers to Tokyo

• When it was decommissioned

During which campaign did the old Hornet meet its end?

• The Battle of Leyte Gulf

• The Solomon Islands Campaign

• The Battle of the Atlantic

• The Battle of the Coral Sea

What does the birth of the new Hornet symbolize?

• The end of naval aviation

• The decline of the Navy

• A new era of peace

• Continuity and renewal