PIERRE, (KCCR) — Pierre Mayor Steve Harding had two primary roles in his participation in the Commissioning of the U-S-S Pierre in mid-November. He spoke on behalf of Pierre, ship’s namesake city. He also took part in the tradition of the passing of the long glass…
Harding was seated on the platform next to U-S Navy Secretary John Phelan…
Despite the mass of people in attendance Harding says any intimidation by the large crowd faded away…
The Pierre will spend some time in San Diego, California before being put into service likely near Japan.
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