USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) is a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. She is named in honor of Oak Hill, the residence of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. The Monroe Doctrine was penned at Oak Hill, and subsequently delivered at an 1823 congressional address which asserted that the Western Hemisphere was never to be colonized again. This doctrine is the inspiration for the ship's motto: Nations' Protector. Oak Hill is the second ship to honor the residence.
USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), TCG Gokova (F496) and TCG Anadolu (L400) at Mediterranean Sea (1)
USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), TCG Gokova (F496) and TCG Anadolu (L400) at Mediterranean Sea (6)
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USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), TCG Gokova (F496) and TCG Anadolu (L400) at Mediterranean Sea (4)
USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), TCG Gokova (F496) and TCG Anadolu (L400) at Mediterranean Sea (5)
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USS Oak Hill docks and prepares to support exercises DVIDS180304
USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), TCG Gokova (F496) and TCG Anadolu (L400) at Mediterranean Sea (7)
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Fleet Week New York Parade of Ships 140521-G-OD937-249