Having coached two NFC Championship football teams (the Philadelphia Eagles and the St. Louis Rams, the latter also winning the Super Bowl), Dick Vermeil knows a thing or two about winners. Having seen the ship many times in her current state but well aware of her history and her indomitable spirit, Vermeil donated his time to the Conservancy to star in a Public Service announcement highlighting the importance of saving this ship for future generations. The Conservancy hopes to initially air the spots in New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. You can watch the spot on YouTube.Media outlets around the country reported on Vermeil's support for the Conservancy, from the Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, ABC 17 News, New Jersey Herald, and dozens of other outlets nationwide.For the Philadelphia Daily News's coverage of Coach Vermeil's new public service announcement, visit the link HERE.
May 2012 - Site Selection Magazine
“Ship to Shore: A Love Story” by Dean Barber, Site Selection Magazine, May 2012Read the full article here.
April 15, 2012 - USA Today
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.
You can read the article in its entirety here.