AAPA to Join USDOT in Commemorating National Maritime Day
May 18, 2018
May 18, 2018
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The American Association of Port Authorities issued the following news release:
A little-known annual American commemoration is coming up again on Tuesday, May 22 National Maritime Day. It was declared by Congress in 1933 to call attention to America's proud maritime heritage and to honor the men and women who serve and have served as U.S. merchant mariners.
It's also a day to recognize and reflect on the rewards that America's ports bring the coun . . .
A little-known annual American commemoration is coming up again on Tuesday, May 22 National Maritime Day. It was declared by Congress in 1933 to call attention to America's proud maritime heritage and to honor the men and women who serve and have served as U.S. merchant mariners.
It's also a day to recognize and reflect on the rewards that America's ports bring the coun . . .