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The yacht became a culturally significant attraction in Oakland when it was opened to the public at Jack London Square in the summer of 1995. [ 16 ] A team of volunteers, crew and donors work to uphold the legacy of the historic presidential yacht. [ 5 ]
The USS Potomac is open to the public and fulfills a two-fold mission: to honor America's president during the Great Depression and World War II; and to provide a living, tangible artifact of the FDR years for students and visitors from around the world.
The USS Potomac a National Historic Landmark, is located at 540 Water St. near Jack London Square in Oakland. For further information visit the USS Potomac's website . Discover more history and culture by visiting the World War II in San Francisco Bay Area travel itinerary.
Feb 1, 2023 · The USS Potomac sits in the harbor at Jack London Square in Oakland. The ship served as President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Floating White House” from 1936 until his death in 1945. Credit: Amir Aziz Posted in Arts & Community
The USS Potomac normally departs from the foot of Clay Street in Jack London Square in Oakland, California. However, pick-ups and drop-offs may be available for your private event in San Francisco at the China Basin Ferry Terminal adjacent to Oracle Park, or a Sausalito waterfront location.
Nov 10, 2017 · Jack London Square boasts a wide variety of excellent waterside restaurants (and a Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream), so visitors can turn their visit to the “Floating White House” into a full-day excursion that begins and ends with a relaxing train ride.
The USS Potomac serves as a memorial to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is open for cruises, dockside tours, private charters, school field trips, and more.
