USS Palmer (DD-161) was a Clemson-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1920. The ship was named after Commodore James H. Perry Palmer and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets during its career. USS Palmer participated in various operations in the Caribbean and the Pacific, including patrols, training exercises, and fleet maneuvers. The destroyer also conducted diplomatic missions in the Mediterranean and provided support during the Nicaraguan civil war. During World War II, USS Palmer was assigned to escort duty in the Atlantic and Caribbean, as well as serving as a training ship for naval reservists. In 1945, the ship was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register, eventually being sold for scrap. The history of USS Palmer reflects the role of destroyers in the interwar period and during wartime, highlighting their importance in naval operations, convoy escort duties, and training of naval personnel.

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