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SS United States Conservancy Donor Profile: Dr. Marie Prewett
Posted: October 19, 2011

We pleased to announce that Dr. Marie Prewett has made an extremely generous gift of $10,000 to the Conservancy. A research scientist in New York City, Prewett has also created a moving video advocating for the preservation of the SS United States.

Dr. Prewett hopes that her generous gift to our organization will inspire others to contribute to the preservation of this irreplaceable national treasure for future generations:

For me the SS United States represents much more than just an engineering marvel. She represents a time when America could always improve upon existing technology and make it better, faster, and more efficient. We had the talent to take the design successes and failures of the past, learn from them, and distill that knowledge into something new and special. "Made in America" meant solid engineering and durable quality. For future generations she represents ability that we once had, let drift away, but can and will reclaim. After long consideration I've decided to help toward the preservation of the SS United States because, especially in times like these, we need to save a symbol of America's perseverance and resilience.

Congratulations to our newest Blue Riband Council member! Together, we can indeed change history.

To read Prewett's complete statement, click here.