Column: Where Titanic failed, American vessel stood tall, by Susan Gibbs, USA Today, April 15, 2012.

In light of the buzz surrounding the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic's tragic loss, USA Today published an op-ed reflection on the SS United States, her innovations inspired by lessons learned from the Titanic, and her own unique legacy, written by Conservancy's executive director, Susan GIbbs.

As we approach the Titanic's 100th anniversary on Sunday, the doomed luxury liner seems to be sailing across every television and computer screen. Amidst the rapt attention paid to a British ship's tragic end, the most famous ocean liner that never sank still bears the proud name United States. Though sadly overlooked by most Americans, our nation's flagship still serves as an enduring symbol of American postwar power, pride and innovation.

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