Without their valiant service the ships we make here would mean nothing. More than five thousand five hundred of these merchant seamen rave been lost in action against the enemy. We must not fail them. Let's give them tools to win. That must be our answer.
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It is expected that this salute to the dead of the Merchant Marine will also be observed by all war production plants through the cooperation of War Production Drive Headquarters, and the incentive divisions of the Army and Navy. 1945 Maritime Day Events New Orleans. USMM.org as the source. You may not use more than a few lines without permission.