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This storyHow did the U.S. get its only active military tall ship?
- War reparations from Germany
- Purchased from Britain
- Built in Baltimore in 1945
- Donated by the Dutch
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War reparations from Germany
Tall ships have trained naval leaders for over 400 years!
Sailing training ships teach teamwork, navigation, and resilience — skills used since the 1600s. The U.S. still uses tall ships like the USCGC Eagle for officer training. Learn more at Wikipedia
The U.S. has a time capsule sealed until the year 8113!
The Crypt of Civilization at Oglethorpe University was sealed in 1940, holding artifacts for over 6,000 years. As America marks 250 years, time capsules preserve history. Learn more at Wikipedia
This storyHow tall is the Statue of Liberty herself, without her pedestal?
- 111 feet
- 151 feet
- 175 feet
- 203 feet
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151 feet
The Coast Guard's Eagle was seized from Nazi Germany in 1946!
Built in 1936 as the German tall ship Horst Wessel, the Eagle was taken as war reparations after WWII. It has since trained every U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate — over 75 years of American leadership.
This storyWhat makes the tall ship parade on the Hudson River so special?