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Navy Recruiting District Chicago
Public Affairs Officer
Bldg. 142, PHSRC
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Additional Information: (708) 266-1370, x119 Pager (708) 905-4903

Dear General Manager:

The U.S. Navy returns to Chicago's Navy Pier July 17, 1995 when the
USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG-13) visits Chicago as part of Great
Lakes Cruise 1995.

The Great Lakes Cruise, an annual event since 1978, brings a Navy
warship to ports in America's Midwest. People can see first-hand
the high quality personnel and specialized technology of the U.S.
Navy.

We would appreciate any assistance you could render by promoting
the public tours. I am enclosing suggested copy for a public
service announcement on your station as well as our media advisory,
which provides additional information about the USS SAMUEL ELIOT
MORISON and the visit.

I extend a personal invitation to someone from your station to
interview members of the crew either telephonically or in person
throughout the ship's visit. You can do live programs from the
ship, weather on the fantail, remotes etc... I can be reached at
either the above number or pager or while the ship's in port.

Sincerely,
D. A. Dewsbury


Enclosures:   (1)  Media Advisory



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Navy Recruiting District Chicago
Bldg. 142, PHSRC
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Additional Information: (708) 266-1370, x119 Pager (312) 556-3140

Release #: 95-0021
Release Date: IMMED


            USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON TO VISIT CHICAGO

     CHICAGO -- The U.S. Navy Guided Missile Frigate USS Samuel
Eliot Morison (FFG-13) will visit Chicago's Navy Pier July 17-24
during the 1995 Great Lakes Cruise.  The ship, commanded by
Commander Thomas R. Daniel, Jr., a native of Chicago, is homeported
in Charleston, S. C.
     The public is invited to the official welcoming ceremony at
Navy Pier, 3:00 p.m., July 17 (several state senators and
representatives have been invited).  Morison will be open for tours
from 1 to 7 p.m. July 18, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 24; there is no cost.
     This annual Navy event, co-sponsored by the Navy Recruiting
Command and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, offers a unique opportunity
for residents of the greater Chicago metropolitan area to see
first-hand a ship from today's modern Navy.
     The first Great Lakes Cruise began on June 26, 1959 with the
opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.  The first major surface
combatants sailed into the Great Lakes, beginning a tradition that
continues to this day.
     This year, Navy SEALS will participate in the Great Lakes
Cruise for the first time in the history of the cruise.
     SEALs, which stands for SEa, Air and Land, will be aboard the
Morison.  SEALs are the Navy's elite Special Warfare personnel
whose units are organized, trained and equipped to conduct special
operations in maritime and riverine environments.  They deploy in
small units worldwide in support of fleet and national
contingencies.


MORISON 2-2-2
     The wide ranges of tasks performed by Naval Special Warfare
units have produced exceptional combat records and have earned an
enduring operational reputation.  Recently SEALs distinguished
themselves in operations in Kuwait, in Somalia and provided support
to the United Nations sanctions on the Haiti operations.
     In recent years, the Great Lakes Cruise has seen as many as
270,000 visitors board the ship for a closer look at their Navy.
Over 10,000 Chicagoans toured the USS Morrison (FFG 13) during its
1992 visit to Chicago.
                            -- USN --
Several media availabilities are offered aboard the Morison,
including the welcoming ceremony and a day sail with limited
seating July 21.  Remote broadcast opportunities are available.
Additionally, several crew members of Morison are Chicago area
natives.  Please call Lt. Brian Curtis, Public Affairs at 708-266-
1370, x126 for more details.