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Donate Now for a Chance to Win a Trip to America’s National Parks
During the WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign's final stretch, we are extending the deadline on our special promotion: An amazing...
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65 years later, no other maiden compares to the SS United States
On this week's 65th anniversary of the SS United States' maiden voyage, I've been reading through some of the press coverage from 1952....
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"WE ARE THE UNITED STATES": Exciting New Contest & Grand Prize
We are pleased to share a special promotion during the WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign's final stretch as we commemorate the 65th...
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Thank you, GoFundMe Campaign Supporters!
Happy Fourth, everyone! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign is in full swing, and we have received many generous donations.Thanks so...
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Memories from Preston Guy Moore, who helped build the SS United States
Supporter Jan Ennis recently shared with the SS United States Conservancy memories of her grandfather, Preston Guy Moore, and his time...
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Friday Fundraising Update: June 30th
The SS United States Conservancy is proud to announce that the WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $5,755.43 this week. That's a...
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WE ARE THE UNITED STATES Fundraising Update: June 23rd
We are proud to announce that the Conservancy's WE ARE THE UNITED STATES Campaign just had its biggest week of fundraising! Collectively...
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The Life of Harry Manning, First Captain of the SS United States
Blog post author Michael G. Jedd is an SS United States Conservancy member. Harry Manning was born in Germany in 1897. He emigrated to...
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Deadline extended to order exclusive WE ARE THE UNITED STATES t-shirt
Great news! The SS United States Conservancy's 'We Are the United States' Booster campaign has been extended through this Sunday, June...
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Immigration Aboard America’s Fastest Passenger Ocean Liner
Immigration has always played a part in American history, and in the years following the Second World War, the SS United States played a...