Fleet Week
As Fleet Week hits New York, majestic ships sail into harbor and sailors fan out across the city, partying with Henry Kissinger, David Petraeus—and Paris Hilton. VIEW OUR GALLERY.
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U.S. Marine Corps and Navy personnel stand at the rails of the USS Iwo Jima as the amphibious assault ship enters New York Harbor for Fleet Week May 26, 2010.
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Marines and sailors line the deck of the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima as it passes the Statue of Liberty in New York on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. The Iwo Jima and other military vessels are visiting New York as part of Fleet Week.
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U.S. ships parade on the Hudson River while entering New York Harbor for Fleet Week. The 23rd annual New York Fleet Week kicked off on the Hudson River Wednesday morning.
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The USS Iwo Jima sails into New York Harbor during the Parade of Ships on May 26, 2010. The parade makes its way up the Hudson River and marks the beginning of Fleet Week celebrations which take place throughout Memorial Day.
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Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima man the rails in the Parade of Ships during Fleet Week New York 2010. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are participating in the 23rd Fleet Week New York, which will take place May 26 through June 2. Fleet Week has been New York City's celebration of the sea services since 1984.
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The USS Iwo Jima passes under the Verrazano Bridge at the beginning of Fleet Week. The 23rd annual Fleet Week, which honors the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps., begins with11 naval vessels heading into port where the ships and the sailors aboard will spend their week in the city.
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People watch the USS James E. Williams enter New York harbor from Fort Hamilton army garrison.
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Canadian sailors from the HMCS Athabaskan take photos during Fleet Week in New York's Times Square.
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Canadian sailors from the HMCS Athabaskan take photos with "Naked Cowgirl" Sandy Kane during Fleet Week in New York's Times Square.
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U.S. Marines in the city for Fleet Week applaud during the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 27.
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Paris Hilton and U.S. servicemen attend the USO Swinging Salute to our Troops Fleet Week kick off at the Union Square Ballroom.
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U.S. Marine Corps and Navy personnel salute at the rails of the USS Iwo Jima as the amphibious assault ship passes Ground Zero in New York Harbor.
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Dr. Henry Kissinger presents Gen. Petraeus with the 2010 Intrepid Freedom Award at Fleet Week's “Salute to Freedom Dinner," hosted by The Daily Beast sponsor Credit Suisse.
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Gen. Petraeus and Brady Dougan, CEO of Credit Suisse, a Daily Beast sponsor, at Fleet Week's "Salute to Freedom Dinner."
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Sailors line the deck of the USS Iwo Jima as it passes the lower Manhattan skyline on arrival in New York Harbor for the start of Fleet Week.
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