# AC200 - 02/13/1988, USA, Christening USS Abraham Lincoln
Cover Marks Christening of USS Abraham Lincoln
The aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, was launched on February 13, 1988, from Newport News, Virginia, where it was built. This cover commemorates that date. The Neuclear powered aircraft carrier later joined the Pacific fleet then played a role in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The carrier continues to sail the seas of the world. This cover is a fitting tribute to the start of USS Abraham Lincoln's service to America.
Cover Marks Christening of USS Abraham Lincoln
The aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, was launched on February 13, 1988, from Newport News, Virginia, where it was built. This cover commemorates that date. The Neuclear powered aircraft carrier later joined the Pacific fleet then played a role in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The carrier continues to sail the seas of the world. This cover is a fitting tribute to the start of USS Abraham Lincoln's service to America.