Passenger Memories: Peter Dreher Reflects upon His Return to the Big U After 63 Years
Former passenger Peter Dreher recently joined the SS United States Conservancy on a special limited-access curatorial tour of America's...
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...
She's America's Flagship, but She Has a Global Following
The SS United States Conservancy not only has dedicated supporters from all 50 states; America's Flagship also enjoys support from 35...
The Pittner Family: An American Immigrant Story
Eugene Pittner emigrated from Germany aboard the SS United States in 1955 with his wife Emma, their eleven-year-old son Michael,...
“Very Precious Cargo”: Coming to America on the SS United States
Millions of people immigrated to the United States during the 20th century. They came seeking new opportunities and a chance at their own...
Passenger Memories: Immigrating to the United States Aboard America's Flagship
The great ocean liners of the 20th century served many purposes: they gave people across the globe the opportunity to travel and see the...
