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11/8
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
In Harm's Way: Author Doug Stanton Presentation on the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
11/812:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese sub after dropping off parts for the first atomic bomb, “Little Boy.” Out of almost 1,200 men onboard, 900 survived the sinking, but spent nearly four days and nights battling sharks, hunger, thirst, and weather. Only 317 survived the ordeal.
Journalist Doug Stanton talks about his research from the book, conclusions he has drawn from the stories of the men who sailed Indianapolis that fateful night, and answers your questions about this story of war, survival, and courage.