WATCH: Commodore John Anderson Appears on Game Show "What's My Line?"
"What's My Line?" was a televised panel game show that ran in the United States on CBS from 1950 to 1967, with several subsequent U.S. revivals. The game required four celebrity panelists to pose yes or no questions to a contestant in order to determine the contestant's mystery occupation, or "line of work." Commodore John Anderson of the SS United States appeared on the show on February 12th, 1956, with his occupation visible to the audience as "Captain of SS United States (
WATCH: Legendary NFL Coach Dick Vermeil Goes Long for America's Flagship
Dick Vermeil knows what it’s like to lead a team to victory, but did you know that the former NFL coach and broadcaster is also a proud supporter of America’s flagship? Vermeil starred in a 2012 public service announcement released to correspond with the 60th anniversary of the launch of the SS United States. In this inspiring personal appeal, he campaigns to raise awareness of the ship's history and drive interest in the efforts to restore and revitalize the great vessel. Ve
WATCH: Fox News Calls to Save American Icon, "SS United States could be America's Flagship
She's the largest luxury ocean liner "ever built in the United States using all American products and by American workers: Meet 'America's Flagship,' the SS United States." The SS United States has been a cultural touchstone since her maiden voyage in 1952. Today, she remains an international media sensation. Check out this piece by Fox News, highlighting the urgent need to save America's Flagship: The fastest ocean liner ever built, she carried more than 1.5 million passenge
WATCH: The SS United States, an Original "American Idol"
She was an instant star, appearing in the pages of Vogue and Playboy, attracting famed society bandleader Meyer Davis and his orchestras, and even stealing the show in the Walt Disney production Bon Voyage! Learn more about the SS United States' importance as a national cultural icon in this clip from the award-winning 2008 American Public Television documentary SS United States: Lady in Waiting. Presented with thanks to Mark Perry and the SS United States Conservancy West Co
Salute the United States on the Ukulele!
Did you know that the SS United States has her own theme song? Check out this 2012 throwback: a group of 5th grade students from Horace Mann School in Beverly Hills performing their own rendition of the Big U’s theme, "First Lady of the Sea," on ukulele! Passengers on board America’s Flagship proudly belted out this song on the ship’s record-breaking maiden voyage. If you want to sing along, the original lyrics are below: Since Washington was headman of the Nation
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VIDEO: SS United States in opening credits of West Side Story (1961)
The film adaptation of West Side Story premiered on October 18th, 1961. Blink and you’ll miss it, but there’s an SS United States cameo in the opening credits of the film. See if you can spot the famous funnels of America's Flagship, then berthed at Pier 86 in New York. The SS United States has always been a star on the silver screen; the Big U plays a featured role in Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955), Bon Voyage (1962), Dead Man Down (2013), and numerous other films. The "We
VIDEO: "Cruising Authority" visits the SS United States
Barry Vaudrin of the popular cruise industry podcast takes you aboard America's Flagship. Video courtesy of Barry Vaudrin via YouTube Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised over $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit our GoFundMe page and make your
VIDEO: 4K Drone Footage of the SS United States
We are blown away by this incredible footage of the Big U in ultra-high resolution. Wow! Shot by photographer Ryan Smith, this drone footage captures the enduring majesty of our nation's sole remaining ocean liner. Video courtesy of YouTube user Ryan Smith (BSGT2TREKFAN88) Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like' — you can find exciting new content there every week! America's Flagship has always been a soaring s
VIDEO: Cold storage aboard the SS United States
Join Tom Basile aboard E Deck, where the super-insulated cold storage area served a truly unique purpose... Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit our GoFundMe page and make your donation today. Together, we c
VIDEO: The Structurally Sound SS United States
The Big U was built to be the world's fastest, safest, most technologically advanced ocean liner-- and her level of quality and craftsmanship still shows today. Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit our GoFun
