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Ahoy to the USS Carole Lombard
Two years after the death of his wife, Clark joined Irene Dunne to launch the USS Carole Lombard, in honor of Carole and her dedication to her country. It is noted that the event was the first time in public that Clark visibly showed emotion over Carole. You can see the tears in his eyes, even in these newspaper photos. He had just come home from serving overseas and I am sure as he watched the ship back out of the harbor, it was with a heavy heart. Associated Press account: The mist that reddens a man’s eyes and passes for tears was plainly discernable in the eyes of Captain Clark Gable…