Washington (state) - Symbols, Honors, and Names

Symbols, Honors, and Names

Four ships of the United States Navy, including two battleships, have been named USS Washington in honor of the state. Previous ships had held that name in honor of George Washington.

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Famous quotes containing the word names:

    “Nor youth, nor strength, nor wisdom spring again,
    Nor habitations long their names retain,
    But in oblivion to the final day remain.”
    —Anne Bradstreet (c. 1612–1672)