July 31, 2004: Christening ceremony at Northrop Grumman Newport News.

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July 31, 2004: Bow of Texas SSN-775 at the christening ceremony.

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July 31, 2004: Christening ceremony at Northrop Grumman Newport News.

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July 31, 2004: Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tx.) gives the key note address at the christening ceremony.

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July 31, 2004: Tom Schievelbein, President of Northrop Grumman Newport News presents First Lady Laura Bush with the bottle she will use to christen the Texas.

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