USS Princeton (LPH-5)

USS Princeton (LPH-5) was originally commissioned as an Essex-class aircraft carrier during World War II in 1945. After serving in the late stages of the war and in the Korean War, she was converted to an amphibious assault ship (LPH) in 1959, specializing in helicopter operations. As an amphibious assault ship, Princeton played a significant role in the early years of U.S. helicopter-borne warfare, including critical operations during the Vietnam War, such as troop deployments and evacuations. USS Princeton was decommissioned in 1970, concluding a distinguished career marked by adaptability and service across multiple conflicts.