SS Booker T. Washington

Type: Company

As of November 2026, SS Booker T. Washington has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Feb 2026). In the episode "Kindness of Strangers" from This American Life, the SS Booker T. Washington is mentioned in relation to Jack Guyger, who served on the ship during World War II. The podcast highlights that it was notable for being the only ship with a Black captain and an integrated crew of officers. This context emphasizes the ship's significance in terms of diversity and leadership during the war.

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