The USS Franklin (CV-13), part of the prolific Essex-class aircraft carriers, played a pivotal role in World War II's Pacific Theater. Commissioned in 1944, it was named after Benjamin Franklin and the 1775 Revolutionary War schooner.
federalregister.gov - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from federalregister.gov Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.