The SS United States Diary of Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson
American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson was among the great number of famous personalities who crossed the Atlantic aboard the SS United States. Although she almost always suffered from seasickness, sailing on the ocean was one of the things she most loved to do. In an excerpt from her personal diary, written aboard the ship between March 30th and April 4th, 1961, Miss Jackson described her journey this way: "New York, March 30: We took a cab to the United States Lines pier on
WATCH: American Evangelist Billy Graham Arrives in Britain Aboard the SS United States
The SS United States was the ship on which to sail in the 1950s and 60s, carrying a very impressive complement of notable passengers on nearly every voyage. British Pathé has shared this archival footage of one such passenger, American evangelist Billy Graham, arriving in Britain aboard the SS United States in 1954. In a crowd of fans and reporters, Graham was interviewed as he prepared to embark on a three-month "crusade" through England. "Thousands Mob U.S. Evangelist." Vid
Raising a Flag to the SS United States' Royal Passengers
Over her prolific 17-year service career, the SS United States played host to a number of famous travelers. Regular transatlantic passengers included the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, who occupied the same suite of luxury cabins on each crossing. When the royal couple were aboard, three triangular flags were raised and remained flying for the entirety of the Duke and Duchess' passage. Supporter Elizabeth Clark-Miller reached out to the Conservancy this month to share photograp
A Royal Connection: SS United States Helps Fact-Check Netflix Hit "The Crown"
You might not think that America's Flagship has much to do with the hit Netflix historical drama "The Crown," but think again! A recent article by the Washington Post takes a look at the show's second season, evaluating its realism in depicting a friendly relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and famous American evangelist Billy Graham. Breaking down the evidence, the SS United States plays a surprising role. Claire Foy, center, plays Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown.” (Rob
