IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1067 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by 
the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of 
both our Nation and the world. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2008 
Mr. COURTNEY (for himself, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. 
LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, Mr. LANGEVIN, 
Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BRALEY 
of Iowa, Mr. COHEN, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. 
HARE, Mr. OLVER, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. 
SESTAK, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the 
North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its 
significance in the history of both our Nation and the 
world. 
Whereas the USS Nautilus (SSN 571), built and launched at 
Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, on January 21, 
1954, was the first vessel in the world to be powered by 
nuclear power; 
Whereas the USS Nautilus overcame extreme difficulties of 
navigation and maneuverability while submerged under 
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the polar ice, and became the first vessel to cross the geo-
graphic North Pole on August 3, 1958; 
Whereas the USS Nautilus continued on her voyage and be-
came the first vessel to successfully navigate a course 
across the top of the world; 
Whereas the USS Nautilus, having claimed this historic mile-
stone and returned home to Naval Submarine Base New 
London, continued to establish a series of naval records 
in her distinguished 25-year career, including being the 
first submarine to journey ‘‘20,000 leagues under the 
sea’’; 
Whereas the USS Nautilus completed these significant and 
laudable achievements during a critical phase of the Cold 
War, providing a source of inspiration for Americans and 
raising the hopes of the Free World; 
Whereas the USS Nautilus was the first naval vessel in 
peacetime to receive the Presidential Unit Citation for its 
meritorious efforts in crossing the North Pole; 
Whereas Commander William R. Anderson of the United 
States Navy was awarded the Legion of Merit for his role 
in commanding the USS Nautilus during its historic voy-
age; 
Whereas the USS Nautilus and its contribution to world his-
tory was praised by a range of American Presidents, in-
cluding President Harry Truman, President Dwight D. 
Eisenhower, President Lyndon B. Johnson, President 
Jimmy Carter, and President Bill Clinton; and 
Whereas President Eisenhower described the voyage to the 
North Pole as a ‘‘magnificent achievement’’ from which 
‘‘the entire free world would benefit’’: Now, therefore, be 
it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the historic significance of the 
journey to the North Pole undertaken by the USS 
Nautilus; 
(2) commends the officers and crew of the USS 
Nautilus on the 50th anniversary of their magnifi-
cent achievement; 
(3) recognizes the importance of the USS Nau-
tilus’ journey to the North Pole as not only a mili-
tary and scientific accomplishment, but also in con-
firming America’s longstanding interest in this vital 
region of the world; 
(4) commends the role of the USS Nautilus and 
the United States Submarine Force in protecting the 
interests of the free world during the Cold War; and 
(5) supports the continuing role of the United 
States Submarine Force in defending our Nation in 
the 21st century. 
Æ 
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