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On July Fourth, 2000, viewers had an opportunity to witness two historic maritime events: The International Naval Review and OpSail 2000. The two events constituted the largest flotilla of tall ships, warships, and other watercraft from around the world ever to assemble in New York Harbor.
THE INTERNATIONAL NAVAL REVIEW (INR) was first celebrated in 1893 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' landing. Since then, there have been four other INRs, each celebrating a monumental event in our nation's history and featuring military vessels from around the world. This July Fourth, vessels from twenty-four countries presented their colors to President Clinton and other dignitaries who passed in review aboard the USS Hue City.
Following the INR, President Clinton boarded the aircraft carrier The USS John F. Kennedy, from where he reviewed a parade of tall ships from nations across the globe. President John F. Kennedy founded OPERATION SAIL in 1961 to promote unity and goodwill between nations through sail. The year 2000 marked Operation Sail's sixth celebration, when hundreds of sailing ships came into New York's harbor for the event. Leading the parade was the USCG Barque Eagle. The rest of the ships followed at intervals of 600 yards. Following the parade, the ships met up south of the Verrazano Bridge.
The broadcast was hosted by Thirteen's president and boating enthusiast, Dr. William F. Baker and Mark McEwen, correspondent for CBS's EARLY SHOW.
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BOB MORRIS
Written by
MICHAEL WINSHIP
Broadcast Producer
MAURA KELLY
Coordinating Producer
NAOMI EDELSON
Associate Producer/ Researcher
MARGARET RESTIVO
Production Manager
SANDI VERNON
Executive in Charge
TAMARA E. ROBINSON
Executive Producer
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BRIAN BRUNIUS
Associate Producer/ Researcher
JACKIE GOLDMAN
Art Director
SABINA DALEY
Designer
MICHAEL PITTARD
Graphic Art
BILL CAVALIERE
Production Assistance
RONNIE GODEANU
Technical Director
BRIAN PATRICK LEE
Executive Producer
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Special thanks to
William J.H. Andrews, co-author of "The Illustrated Longitude,"
Angelo Cerchione, editor of "Tall Ship Newswire" Website,
and Thad Koza, editor of "Schooner Man" Website.
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