Latest News from the SS United States Conservancy, March 20, 2010 - Posted: March 20, 2010
March 20, 2010 – The latest news update from the SS United States Conservancy is AVAILABLE HERE.
News
SS United States: Pride of a Nation – The Conservancy’s Newest Video - Posted: March 17, 2010March 17, 2010 – The SS United States Conservancy‘s Legacy Project has unveiled their latest :60 commercial, SS United States: Pride of a Nation, which highlights the ship’s historical significance and calls for donations to the Plank Owner Campaign. Please take a moment and share this video with your friends through email, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks you use. SS United States in Preservation Magazine Online - Posted: March 17, 2010March 17, 2010 – The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s online edition of Preservation Magazine features an article entitled “SS United States Conservancy Fears Ship’s Demolition.” SS United States’ Birthplace Posts Gloomy Outlook - Posted: March 15, 2010March 15, 2010 – The Daily Press in Newport News, Virginia, birthplace of the SS United States, has a blog post on their “Shipping News” site today with a rather gloomy outlook. The comments have only begun, with one for and one against saving the ship from the breakers. Peter Frost, the author of the piece, writes: “If a ship like the 95-year-old MV Doulos can survive after countless makeovers and refurbishments, maybe there’s hope for the SS United States, too. But I wouldn’t bet on it.” SS United States on Huffington Post - Posted: March 15, 2010March 15, 2010 – Word continues to spread about the plight of our national flagship. Abigail Pesta wrote this piece which appeared on The Huffington Post. SS United States Conservancy Hosts Standing-Room-Only Call to Action in New York - Posted: March 12, 2010March 12, 2010 – The SS United States Conservancy‘s New York Working Group organized a screening of SS United States: Lady in Waiting on Thursday night in Manhattan. Over 100 attendees enjoyed the film and were rallied to support the Conservancy’s “Save Our Ship” campaign. SS United States on CNET News - Posted: March 11, 2010March 11, 2010 – More exposure for the plight of the SS United States on CNET News. SS United States in Philadelphia Inquirer - Posted: March 10, 2010March 10, 2010 – “SS United States Being Marketed for Scrap“, an article by Sam Wood, appeared in today’s print and online editions of the Philadelphia Inquirer. SS United States in USA Today - Posted: March 8, 2010March 8, 2010 – The plight of the SS United States is featured in this morning’s USA Today. Entitled “Historic Ship Adrift, on the Block,” it was written by Rick Hampson. who also reported about the ship in July, 2007. Please forward this important national exposure. The SS United States Conservancy’s Latest Update - Posted: March 6, 2010March 6, 2010 – The Conservancy’s latest update, with an appeal to help spread the word about the plight of our national flagship, may be read here. In addition to the media hits highlighted in the update, a piece has appeared in South Jersey’s Courier Post Online.
|
Archives |
