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SUSAN GIBBS IN PHILLY INQUIRER:

SAVE AMERICA'S FLAGSHIP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

Conservancy calls on leaders to unite and save an irreplaceable national treasure in the birthplace of America

America's Flagship remains a soaring symbol of our nation, its people, and the scale of our ambition. As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday and co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the loss of the SS United States should be unimaginable.

Today, in a powerful op-ed published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Conservancy President Susan Gibbs implores Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, and other leaders to help prevent America's Flagship from being lost to history.

Gibbs writes, in part, "Philadelphia is home to many symbols that represent the heart of our nation, from Independence Hall to the Liberty Bell. In 1996, the city welcomed yet another iconic symbol of America’s unconquerable spirit. Rising above Pier 82 in South Philadelphia, “America’s Flagship,” the SS United States, has become a beacon of hope that gathers people together to appreciate its amazing story...It took vision to create our country. It took vision to create the SS United States. We need another visionary to make America’s Flagship a renewed source of pride and economic vitality for the people of Pennsylvania."

CLICK HERE TO READ SUSAN GIBBS' FULL COLUMN IN THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER.

Inspired by Susan Gibbs' column in the Inquirer? Here are some ways you can help:

If you aren't already an SS United States Conservancy member, please join us! CLICK HERE to visit our website and learn how.
Do you have a personal connection to America's Flagship? We would love to hear from you as we continue building our archival and curatorial collections and planning our future museum. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Want to help spread the message about the SS United States' transformative potential for Philadelphia, New York, Miami or another port city? Click the button below and use the pre-populated forms to send messages to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

CLICK HERE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO STATE LEADERS TELLING THEM: "HELP SAVE THE UNITED STATES."

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THE BIG U CONTINUES TO INSPIRE...

"During the fifties when trans-Atlantic crossing by luxurious ocean liner was the ultimate way of travel, the SS United States represented the pinnacle of engineering and design. It still gives me a sense of patriotic pride that this liner still holds the record for fastest time crossing the Atlantic."

- Conservancy Supporter Michael G.