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Old Ironsides

American  

noun

  1. the U.S. frigate Constitution (used as a nickname).


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Claire V. Bloom was the executive officer in 1997, the first time Old Ironsides sailed under her own power since 1881.

From Washington Times Jan. 9, 2022

Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, for the first time in the warship’s 224-year history, the Navy announced Tuesday.

From Seattle Times Jan. 4, 2022

A woman is taking over as commanding officer of the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, for the first time in the warship's 224-year history, the Navy announced Tuesday.

From Fox News Jan. 4, 2022

On display is a wooden model of the most famous of the warships, the USS Constitution, or "Old Ironsides," that was in the Oval Office when President John Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

From Reuters Jul. 1, 2012

"Old Ironsides" will at first probably appeal to more young people than "The Final Victory."

From Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools by Blaisdell, Albert F.

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