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The S.S. United States – Fastest Ship in the World

Presented by Jason Scappaticci

2021-08-18 19:00:00 2021-08-18 20:00:00 America/New_York The S.S. United States – Fastest Ship in the World The S.S. United States was a symbol of American industrial might. Today she sits in Philadelphia rusting. The story of her creation and career is a fascinating part of America's history. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

Wednesday, August 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-08-18 19:00:00 2021-08-18 20:00:00 America/New_York The S.S. United States – Fastest Ship in the World The S.S. United States was a symbol of American industrial might. Today she sits in Philadelphia rusting. The story of her creation and career is a fascinating part of America's history. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

Explore From Home

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The S.S. United States was a symbol of American industrial might. Today she sits in Philadelphia rusting. The story of her creation and career is a fascinating part of America's history.

* Use this link to join our virtual program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88259186570

The use of the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary in the Second World War to ferry troops around the globe is thought to have shortened the length of the war. After the war the United States decided they needed a fleet of big liners in case there should be another major conflict. The S.S. United States was the only one built. She was the pride of America in the 1950s and 60s and a symbol of American industrial might. Today she sits in Philadelphia rusting. The story of her creation and career is a fascinating part of America's history. 

At the conclusion of the program please feel free to take a brief online survey here:
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EVENT TYPE: | Lecture | History |

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