Commissioned in 1945 and modernized into one of the most capable attack carriers in the fleet, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) earned a distinguished record across decades of Cold War service. The 1965 MED CRUISE came as American involvement in Vietnam escalated sharply — combat operations expanding, the stakes rising across the world. Roosevelt held the line in the Mediterranean with the same readiness and resolve the nation depended on. This sweatshirt commemorates the 1965 cruise and honors all who served aboard her.
- 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Pre-shrunk fabric
- Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel
- Double-needle stitching throughout