On 14 July 1952, the keel for USS Forrestal (CVA 59), the U.S. Navy’s first supercarrier, was laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA. An enormous 24 foot long model of Forrestal is on display in the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard, learn more here: http://usnavymuseum.org/Ex4_CarrierBG.asp