Reporter’s notebook: Behind the scenes as the SS United States departs
The effort to move the SS United States from its longtime berth in Philadelphia to Florida has been like watching Charlie Brown trying to kick a football being held in place by Lucy. Every time Charlie Brown takes a running start to kick the ball, Lucy pulls it away. In four tries so far, a…
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