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USS POTOMAC (yacht)

USS POTOMAC (yacht) is a historic place in Oakland, Alameda County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000068.

Oakland, Alameda County, CaliforniaListed February 20, 1987NRIS #87000068★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is USS POTOMAC (yacht)?

USS Potomac (AG-25), formerly USCGC Electra, was Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential yacht from 1936 until his death in 1945. On 3 August 1941, she played a decoy role while Roosevelt held a secret conference to develop the Atlantic Charter.

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Listing details

Name
USS POTOMAC (yacht)
City
Oakland
County
Alameda County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
February 20, 1987
NRIS reference number
87000068
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.79528, -122.28010
When was USS POTOMAC (yacht) listed on the National Register?

USS POTOMAC (yacht) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1987.

Where is USS POTOMAC (yacht) located?

USS POTOMAC (yacht) is located in Oakland, Alameda County, California at approximately 37.79528, -122.28010. See the map above.

Is USS POTOMAC (yacht) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. USS POTOMAC (yacht) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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