US Navy Ship Ticonderoga Returns Home

The transcript describes the return of 2200 Pacific veterans aboard a ship after a severe kamikaze attack during the war. Despite the loss of 144 crew members and significant damage to the Ticonderoga, the ship shows no visible scars. The vessel will remain in San Francisco for the Navy Day celebration, where returning Navy men are honored as heroes.

How many Pacific veterans returned aboard the ship?

• 1500

• 2200

• 3000

• 1800

What type of attack did the ship endure during the war?

• Submarine

• Kamikaze

• Aerial Bombing

• Torpedo

How many crew members were lost on the Ticonderoga?

• 200

• 144

• 100

• 50

Despite the damage, what is notable about the Ticonderoga's appearance?

• It was rebuilt

• It shows no scars

• It was smaller

• It was repainted

Where will the ship remain for the Navy Day celebration?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Seattle