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What year was USS Nimitz commissioned?

  • 1972

  • 1975

  • 1978

  • 1981

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USS Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, making it the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. It is also the largest ship ever built, with a displacement of over 100,000 tons. The Nimitz class carriers are the backbone of the United States Navy, and have been used in every major conflict since their introduction.
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