The USF Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. The Constitution visited Southern California in 1933 from Jan. 21, when she arrived in San Diego, through March 19, when she departed San Pedro for San Francisco.
Related to Los Angeles Times article, "'Old Ironsides' Crowds Grow; Total of Visitors Yesterday Placed at 19,261; Many More Turned Away at Closing Hour; Legislators Planning Appeal to Entire State." 19 Feb. 1933: 15
Related to the Los Angeles Times article, "Old Ironsides Crowds Grow; Total Visitors Yesterday Placed at 19,261; Many More Turned Away at Closing Hour." 19 Feb. 1933: 15.