ABC13 Eyewitness News archive film shows two events from the early '60s.
The first is from San Jacinto Day in 1962.
The second event is a ceremony on the ship. ABC13's mascot at the time, KiTiRiK is seen taking part in ceremonies and handing a flag to officials at the ship.
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