bit about the impact and the history of that place has been an important part of our nation s military going back for centuries. the military gave the site to the navy in 1799. it played a major role in every major war it its factories churning out weapons to be used at sea during the civil war president lincoln was a frequent visitor to the site. the navy stopped making weapons there in the 1960 s, converting the old factories into offices and today, those offices are for the staff who buy, build, and maintain the navy s fleet. well, that is how the fox reports on this monday, september 16th, 2013. a day which began with tremendous loss at america s oldest on shore navy establishment. it s a symbol of our history of military strength i as i was just telling you about. the body of world war i unknown soldier was received at that yard. tonight a solemn one for those lost in the shooting rampage there. continuing coverage with bill hemmer and greta van
election h.q. app made for political junkies and those of you who like to dabble in politics. exclusive content in the power play political newsletter. great getting ready to head to fall elections. check it out. shannon: all right, moving on. the 1892 cruiser olympia is theldest steel worship buttr t s struggling due to twinnedaling private support and dwindling private support and grants. peter doocy has more on what is done to save the ship. national treasure, last u.s. navy ship outfitted with sails. the uss to olympia has been out of commission since the time in addion 1921 when it bought home the body of the world war i unknown soldier from france. she saw significant combat in the sp anish-american war and credited with defeating the spanish fleet at the battle ofanila bay in 1898.