Remembering We Are a Nautical Nation: FDR Meets Neptunes Court

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Fee:

Free.

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Location:

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (inside park store)

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Dates & Times

Date:

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Time:

10:30 AM, 2:30 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

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Description

On this day in 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt crossed the equator aboard the USS Indianapolis and took part in the historic "Crossing the Line" ceremony—a colorful, fun-filled naval tradition. Discover the rich maritime history that helped shape our nation and learn how this ceremony connects us to the seas.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Ranger Joe Mohr
[phone]