Norfolk VA US Naval Amphibious Base Virginia Dedication Ceremony 1964 Postcard

This vintage postcard captures a solemn moment from the dedication ceremony held on October 25, 1964 at the School of Music, U.S. Naval Amphibious Base in Little Creek, Norfolk, Virginia. The image features military personnel in uniform saluting alongside a color guard holding the American flag and other banners, with a large audience and a military band in the background. The ceremony setting includes a podium and a modern building surrounded by trees, reflecting the mid-20th century military architecture and atmosphere.

Printed by Rowe Distributing Co. of Norfolk, VA, this original postcard is a standard size (approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches) and made of paper. It showcases a color photograph typical of the 1960s era and includes a 9-cent USA postage stamp with a Capitol dome design, postmarked November 11, 1977, from Norfolk, VA. The postcard highlights the Navy Department's role in managing the school to train Army, Navy, and Marine Corps personnel, making it a collectible piece for military history enthusiasts and postcard collectors interested in U.S. Naval heritage.

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Postcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1/2 by 5 1/2
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