The USNS Comfort sailed from Norfolk, Virginia to New York City, arriving on March 31, 2020.
President Trump gave a speech in Norfolk on to see the ship off on March 28, 2020. He could have flown to NYC and received the ship there but he chose to see it off. A commander in chief see ships off to war so this was peculiar.
The president gave his speech in front of the ship and 23 American flags. As the ship sailed into the Atlantic Ocean, it first sailed in a giant circle, partially overlapping its path before breaking out back on course. Many people saw this as sailing in the path of the letter Q.
President Trump has recently made a few photographic tributes to President Lincoln, including from within his press secretary’s office. He hasn’t done this for President Washington recently.
You either believe the President and military are using a lot of symbolism lately or you don’t. If you don’t, stop reading here. You’ll probably test positive.
Right next to Norfolk along the coast is the City of Yorktown, which saw the last battle of the Revolutionary War. The British surrendered at Yorktown, ending the Revolutionary War against England.
This one peninsula south of Yorktown framed defining battles for America’s two greatest Presidents: Washington and Lincoln.
And now potentially our third.
1781 REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Siege of Yorktown September 28 – October 19, 1781 (22 Days, the British surrendered)
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General Washington led the country
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British reinforcements arrived by sea from British-controlled New York City
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Yorktown
1862 CIVIL WAR
Siege of Yorktown April 5 – May 4, 1862 (<30 Days, Ending in the early hours of May 4th)
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Abraham Lincoln led the country
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Began on April 5th, or D5 if you prefer
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Technically lasted just under 30 days, as the time of day it ended was earlier
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This battle covered York County and Newport News, not just the City of Yorktown, placing it just across the bay from Norfolk
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Following President Trump’s recent tributes to Lincoln, focus on the 1862 battle for potential additional symbolism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Yorktown_(1862)