The USS Saint Paul (CA-73) was a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1945, the ship served during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It was named after the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The cruiser played key roles in various operations, including the Battle of Okinawa and the Korean War. Notably, it was the only ship to receive a direct hit from a kamikaze pilot during the Korean War and survived the attack. The USS Saint Paul received several awards for its service, such as the Navy Unit Commendation, the Korean Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with two stars. The ship was decommissioned in 1971 and eventually sold for scrap in 1975. Today, the USS Saint Paul is remembered for its significant contributions to American naval history and its resilience in combat situations.

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