This 35mm slide from the Ticonderoga collection captures an informational plaque at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines, maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. During Vietnam War-era deployments, USS Ticonderoga's crew routinely made port calls in the Philippines, and visits to this WWII memorial — the largest overseas American military cemetery — were a common stop for sailors on liberty, connecting them to the broader history of the Pacific theater. Project: 218112