Susan Marenoff-Zausner: USS Intrepid crew showed the world American courage and values 75 years ago this week

Susan Marenoff-Zausner: USS Intrepid crew showed the world American courage and values 75 years ago this week



On November 25 in 1944, the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, which played a vital role in turning the tide in the Pacific Theater during World War II, fell victim to two devastating kamikaze attacks that killed 69 of its crew. In all, kamikaze attacks claimed the lives of 88 crewmembers from 1944-45.