Today in World War II History—June 17, 1943

Navy personnel aboard USS Monterey play basketball in the forward elevator well June 1944; jumper on the left is Gerald Ford (US National Archives: 520764)

80 Years Ago—June 17, 1943: Light carrier USS Monterey is commissioned at Camden, NJ; the crew includes future president Lt. Gerald Ford.

Singer Perry Como signs with RCA Records.

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