Salute to USS Yorktown Sailors

The transcript narrates the story of the USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier that played a significant role in the Battle of Midway during World War II. Despite suffering heavy attacks and eventually sinking, the Yorktown's efforts were crucial in destroying enemy carriers. The narrative highlights the bravery of the crew, the relatively light human losses, and the ship's enduring legacy, with a promise of future vessels honoring its memory.

What event led to the sinking of the Yorktown?

• Battle of Midway Island

• Battle of Pearl Harbor

• Battle of the Coral Sea

• Battle of Guadalcanal

How did the Navy Department describe the human losses on the Yorktown?

• Relatively light

• Severe and devastating

• Excessive and overwhelming

• Completely unknown

What was one of the significant achievements of the Yorktown during the battle?

• Evacuating civilians

• Capturing enemy soldiers

• Destroying enemy airfields

• Sinking of four Japanese carriers

What was the fate of the Yorktown after being hit by Japanese planes?

• It was abandoned by the crew

• It was towed back to the US

• It was captured by the enemy

• It was repaired and returned to service

What is the hope expressed for the Yorktown's legacy?

• It will be forgotten

• A new Yorktown will be built

• It will be turned into a museum

• It will be sold to another country