Construction and Commissioning
Kearsarge was one of the "long-hull" Essex-class ships. She was laid down on 1 March 1944 at the New York Navy Yard, and was launched on 5 May 1945, sponsored by Mrs. Aubrey W. Fitch. Kearsarge commissioned on 2 March 1946, with Captain Francis J. McKenna in command.
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