U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner DD-692
Famous Visitors

From time to time Sumner was visited by famous celebrities, politicians and military leaders.  Here are a few of those who had the privilege to walk her decks.

General "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
 (passenger Bikini Atoll to Kwajalein July 30, 1946)

Rosemary Clooney
 (visitor in Albany, NY May 1951)

Major General Anthony "Nuts" McAuliffe
 (passenger Bikini Atoll to Kwajalein July 30, 1946)

Princess Grace of Monaco
 (visitor in Monaco December 27, 1970)

Admiral Arleigh Burke - CNO
 (assumed the Deck on September 17, 1958)
Secretary of Defense Neil McElroy
 (assumed the Helm Watch on September 17, 1958)
Senator Leverett Saltonstall
 (passenger Bikini Atoll to Kwajalein July 30, 1946)
Senator Carl A. Hatch
 (passenger Bikini Atoll to Kwajalein July 30, 1946)
Representative Chester E. Holifield
 (passenger Bikini Atoll to Kwajalein July 30, 1946)
Admiral Jerauld Wright - CINCLANTFLT
 (assumed the Lee Helm Watch on September 17, 1958)

Ed Sullivan - "Toast of the Town"
 (visitor in Venice, Italy June 1969)

Rear Admiral & Author Daniel V. Gallery
(Highlined aboard September 5, 1970 from the USS Columbus CG-12)
Senator Thurston Ballard Morton
 (visited COMDESRON 16 Captain Paul L. deVos aboard Sumner
while she was in Washington, DC for
President Eisenhower's Inauguration, January 19, 1957)

William Powell & Ann Blyth
 (rested on the fantail while filming Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid - San Diego 1948)
Mrs. Allen M. Sumner
(Widow of Captain Sumner who participated in the Launching on December 15, 1943 and the Commissioning on January 26, 1944)
Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly
(made the Commissioning speech on January 26, 1944)

Do you know of other famous folks who spent time aboard?  If you do please let us know.