President Herbert Hoover returns home on USS Arizona (BB-39) after a tour of the West Indies.

President Herbert Hoover returns to Old Point Comfort, Hampton, Virginia on USS Arizona (BB-39) on March 29, 1931, after a tour of the West Indies.
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[@toddbarboza5513]

Very nice to see her in her glory and alive!

[@joshuamitcham1519]

Thank you for posting this.

[@rickrademacher1575]

Rick Rademacher (Alias Grumpy Grandpa) At the time she was built Arizona was the most advanced warship in the US Navy. Unfortunately Arizona was commissioned in the middle of a battleship arms race so the title did not last long. It is nice to see her in her prime. At 'em Arizona! (Ship's motto)

[@lifewithcolor442]

Really happy to see the USS Arizona in action. I have a question what was the airship used for? I also noticed that they did a lot at the D-Day landings

[@mqbitsko25]

It is a barrage balloon. It's tethered to a cable. The idea is that any attacking aircraft will snag the cable. They didn't "do" anything except just float there in the air.

[@lifewithcolor442]

@@mqbitsko25 Thank you for your answer, it's very interesting.😀

[@funnydaze7792]

@@lifewithcolor442 that is not a barrage balloon.it has a gondola and a motor

[@Aelxi]

Ariz!!!