What is the significance of naming three LPDs New York, Arlington, and Somerset, a state and two counties, rather than following the trend of naming the LPD 17 class after cities?
New York Naming: In 2002 New York Governor George Pataki wrote the Secretary of the Navy asking that a ship be named New York to honor the victims and first responders of the tragic events of September 11 2001. The Secretary then made the decision to name LPD-21 New York in 2002. Then Secretary of the Navy Gordon England in announcing the naming decision, stated, “This new class of ships will project American power to the far corners of the Earth and support the cause of freedom well into the 21st century. From the war for independence through the war on terrorism, which we wage today, the courage and heroism of the people of New York has been an inspiration. USS New York will play an important role in our Navy’s future and will be a fitting tribute to the people of the Empire State.” Governor Pataki hailed the Secretary’s decision and said, “The USS New York will ensure that all New Yorkers and the world will never forget the evil attacks of September 11, and the courage and compassio
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