Yorktown was laid down by William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia in May 1887 and launched in April 1888. She was just over 244 feet (74 m) long and 36 feet (11 m) abeam, and displaced 1,710 long tons (1,740 t). She was equipped with two steam engines which were supplemented with three schooner-rigged masts. The ship's main battery consisted of six 6-inch (15.2 cm) guns and was augmented by an assortment of smaller-caliber guns
Monroe would have been 90 years old this year
Style with strappy heels and statement earrings for drinks with the girls, or dress it up with a clutch bag and a sleek updo for more glamorous evening events
The color's a little darker than it appeared online, but it's still gorgeous
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Cornflower blue works across relaxed and dressy silhouettes, from breezy caftans to knit midi dresses, so pick a silhouette that suits how youll move and where youll wear it