Watch the oral history video that details what it was like immigrating to America from Germany post-WWII on board the United States Line’s ship, the SS United States. In between a conversation with Brigitte Bentele and Education Director Aimee Bachari, you will see primary source photographs and posters from SSHSA Archives in addition to personal photographs provided by Brigitte.
Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew, and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded, and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage.
This program is generously funded by Ted Scull who also helps source interviews, research, and provides visual materials.You can view films, podcasts, primary sources, and accompanying lessons below. You can see videos for all three themes here.
Rhode Island Social Studies Standards
- SS3.2.3 – Peoples over time in the Northeast
- Analyze the ways diverse peoples have come to live in the Northeastern region of the United States over time
