Upon the outbreak hostilities in September 1939, FDR re-asserted American neutrality, noting, however, that he could not "ask that every American remain neutral in thought as well." He did his best, then, to nudge the United States towards supporting Great Britain, supplying that nation with all aid "short of war." ..

For More History on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt visit:

FDR Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
1 (800) FDR-VISIT or 1 (845) 486-7770
https://www.fdrlibrary.org

Battleship Massachusetts was built in Quincy, Massachusetts at the Fore River Shipyard of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The ship was launched on September 23, 1941 and holds the record as the heaviest ship ever launched in Quincy. "Big Mamie", as her crew knew her, was delivered to the Boston Navy Yard in April 1942 and commissioned the following month.

Battleship Cove embraces the challenge of educating diverse audiences, especially the young, and inspiring them to revere the ideals of sacrifice and patriotism as demonstrated by our veterans. The organization is recognized as an outstanding educational provider and repository

For more information:
Battle Ship Cove
5 Water St
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: 508-678-1100
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