FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt Aboard USS Potomac

President Roosevelt visits a yard where 13 submarines are to be built, accompanied by his son John, his wife, and Clark Roosevelt on the presidential yacht Potomac. At the Boston Navy Yard, where 9000 men are working at full speed, the President remarks on the progress of the Navy program. He, along with Navy Secretary Knox, views the frigate Old Ironsides and discusses plans for 733 new ships, referred to as New Ironsides.

Who accompanied President Roosevelt on the presidential yacht Potomac during his visit to the yard?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of Defense

• His son John, his wife, and Clark Roosevelt

• His daughter and her husband

How many men were working at the Boston Navy Yard during President Roosevelt's visit?

• 5000

• 7000

• 9000

• 11000

What did President Roosevelt say about the two Navy program at the Boston Navy Yard?

• It is being canceled

• It is over budget

• It is hitting its stride

• It is facing delays

What historical ship did President Roosevelt and Navy Secretary Knox see during their visit?

• USS Enterprise

• Old Ironsides

• USS Constitution

• USS Arizona

How many new ships, referred to as New Ironsides, are planned according to the current building plans?

• 500

• 600

• 733

• 800