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Tell America salutes our merchant mariners. The U.S. Merchant Marine deserves accolades for its role in building our nation, maintaining a robust economy and defending American interests.
Tell America will provide free webcast coverage of National Maritime Day 2007 Events in Washington DC
Monday, May 21, 3:30
University Club, 1135 16th Street, Washington DC
“The Ship and Her People: Crewing in the 21st Century” a panel discussion sponsored by the North American Maritime Ministry Association. Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton will participate in the panel on this important topic.
Tuesday, May 22, 10 am
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Maritime Day Observance, sponsored by the Maritime Administration. Speakers include Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton and Congressman Gene Taylor of Mississippi. Members of the general public are cordially invited.
Tuesday, May 22
Washington Navy Yard
11:45 am
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Presentation of the Shippers Award by Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton at a luncheon sponsored by the Propeller Club and the Kings Point Alumni Association.
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Wreath-laying ceremony sponsored by the Military Sealift Command.
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Tuesday May 22, 2007, 6:00 pm
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute (MITAGS), Linthicum Heights, MD,
Maritime Day dinner and program with featured speaker F. Brooks Royster III, Executive Director, Maryland Port Administration. Awards will be presented to Merchant Marine Veterans who have served us well in WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. Merchant Marine Veterans with service in more contemporary conflicts will also be honored.
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The event will be live and archived for viewing at www.tvworldwide.com, and www.usvets.tv. Participants should have the free Windows Media player installed prior to viewing the event.
Questions can be directed to 703-961-9250, ext. 223. |
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U.S Merchant Marine Serving America In Peace and War 8-minutes
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National Maritime Day Forum
"Securing Seafarer Welfare: The Ship and Her People - Crewing in the 21st Century" Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton commented on increased opportunities for U.S mariners due to growth in international trade at the same time as a global shortage of licensed mariners. The speakers discussed changes in the 21st Century shipping environment focussing on demand, supply, challenges and opportunities.
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National Maritime Day Observance at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
This National Maritime Day Observance featured addresses by Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton, Congressman Gene Taylor of Mississippi and Joshua Boettiger, great-grandson of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
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National Maritime Day Awards Luncheon
Presentation of Shippers Awards by Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton.
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Kenneth Wykle at the Navy Yard Luncheon
Kenneth Wykle, President of the National Defense
Transportation Association, addresses the audience at the National Maritime Day Luncheon from the Washington Navy Yard in D.C.
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Wreath Laying Ceremony, Washington Navy Yard
US Navy, Commander U.S. Military Sealift Command RADM Robert D Riley Jr. recognized the contributions of the American Merchant Marine, “merchant mariners have been a crucial part of our security and prosperity since the beginning of our nation, part of a tradition and service and patriotism, an unbroken circle of heroes”. Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton added his commendation of American mariners and gave a brief but compelling history of the U.S maritime industry since the birth of our nation.
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National Maritime Day Dinner at MITAGS
USMMA-AF Chesapeake Chapter Dinner Program commerating National Maritime Day. Guests included Brooks Royster, Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration, and Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD, 7th District), Chairman of the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee.
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