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Visit the Maritime
Administration's
Video
Theater to see the Ready Reserve Force and America's Marine
Transportation System in action. |
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Check out the
3D
photo gallery. |
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Visit the Smithsonian
Institution's
Hall of
American Maritime Enterprise, part of the National Museum of
American History. While there, visit the museum's
Not Just
for Kids page. |
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Learn about the
Adopt-A-Ship program sponsored by The Propeller Club of the
United States. Each ship involved in the program is adopted by a
classroom each school year. During the year, the class and the
ship's crew correspond and share experiences. The plan fosters
interest in geography, history, math, science, transportation,
foreign and domestic trade, and English.
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Time to start thinking
about colleges and careers?
Why not consider the U.S. Merchant
Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, or the
California,
Great Lakes,
Maine,
Massachusetts,
New York, and
Texas state and regional
academies. |
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The
United States will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean
War in 2003. Follow our progress as we document the important role
of the American merchant marine during the
Korean War. |
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Join in a
Salute to African Americans for War Time Service in the U.S.
Merchant Marine and U.S. Maritime Service. |
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Explore the world, make
new penpals, learn about transportation and trade by following the
Boomerang Box around
the world. Thanks to APL and the
Port of Seattle for this
great interactive project! (Note: there's a special section for
teachers, too.) |
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Maritime photo
galleries. |
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Ever wonder about those
colorful flags which sometimes fly over ships? Learn about
international
maritime signal flags and
test your knowledge. |
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The Garrett A. Morgan
Technology and Transportation Futures Program is an educational
initiative of the Department of Transportation to help ensure that
today's generation will be prepared to become the transportation
workforce of the 21st century. Visit the
Garrett A. Morgan home page |
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The American Association of Port Authorities educational links
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