Save the USS Olympia!
Dear Readers,As you may know, the famous USS Olympia, a protected cruiser in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War, is now a museum ship at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadel... continue reading »
"This ship must be saved! Please!"
"I stood where Admiral Dewey stood. I am grateful to the people that preserved this wonderful ship so I could repeat his order, You may fire when ready Gridley!" Such an honor should not be left only to me. Someday my Grandson will want to do the same and "
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"Keep her afloat, she's earned it and doesn't deserve to end up as razors!"
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"Restore Olympia to the Naval Register by Act of Congress"
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"We already allowed USS Enterprise CV-6 to get made into razor blades. To allow this to happen to the USS Olympia would be a mortal sin."
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"I'm a retired U.S. NAVY Senior Chief an have been aboard the USS OLYMPIA in Philly when I was staioned on the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY."
"sink the pres"
"I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Mandel, who is known to me personally. He has done extensive research in the field of American military history--air, land, and sea, and is very knowledgeable in major events of our heritage. He is in my opinion a better Am"
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"I'm retired Soviet Navy officer and I agree with this petition. This unique historic ship must not be lost!"
"It is all about money. The money must come from a private source not the government unfortunately."
"Please don't allow an important piece of our history slip away!"
"I boarded her many years ago in Philadelphia. It's her home. I hope someone can save her from this sad fate."
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"Olympia Must be saved. She is as important as independence hall!"
"I forgot to mention that the U.S.S. Olympia is a very important role in American History during the Spanish-American War so vote now and may this country please your."
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"This cannot happen!!!! I sent an idea for her restoration to the museum with no reply"