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First Lady attends keel-laying ceremony in R.I.
North Kingstown, R.I. — First lady Michelle Obama made her mark on the Illinois (SSN 786) on Monday at Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility by initialing a metal plate that will be mounted on the submarine, the second vessel to be named after her home state.
She joins Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and other first ladies who have sponsored submarines.
“I am beyond excited, and I am truly honored and I couldn’t be more proud that I have my daughters Malia and Sasha, who join me to serve as maids of honor for this vessel,” Obama said.
Her daughters could not attend the keel-laying ceremony because they had school tests, she said, but “know that you have three very solid Chicago girls who are excited to support this vessel.”
http://www.theday.com/article/20140602/NWS12/140609964/1017
She joins Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and other first ladies who have sponsored submarines.
“I am beyond excited, and I am truly honored and I couldn’t be more proud that I have my daughters Malia and Sasha, who join me to serve as maids of honor for this vessel,” Obama said.
Her daughters could not attend the keel-laying ceremony because they had school tests, she said, but “know that you have three very solid Chicago girls who are excited to support this vessel.”
http://www.theday.com/article/20140602/NWS12/140609964/1017
Electric Boat is based in Groton, CT.