Holly Morris: U.S.S. Sequoia

WASHINGTON - The U.S.S. Sequoia has served presidents since Herbert Hoover was in office.

FOX 5's Holly Morris hopped aboard to learn about the history of the ship and get a behind the scenes look at the yacht.

Links:

sequoiayacht.com

lukeswings.org

More Info:

The Sequoia may be both the most famous vessel in America and the most important piece of Americana not owned by the government. The yacht is owned by the Sequoia Presidential Yacht Group, LLC, based in Washington, D.C. We are dedicated to preserving "America's most famous boat".

The Sequoia is a finely-appointed, wooden, 1925 Trumpy-designed yacht with a large collection of presidential photographs and original memorabilia. The spacious top deck with its original teak deckchairs (used by Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill) provides a relaxed gathering place.

Luke's Wings:

Luke's Wings is an organization dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded in battle. Recognizing the immediate need for families to be with their loved ones at such a difficult time, Lukes Wings provides families with the means to visit during the service members hospitalization and rehabilitation. By purchasing travel agency services and travel tickets for loved ones, Lukes Wings provides an immediate and invaluable service to the families of our men and women at arms while also helping to encourage and motivate the service members recovery.

While individual donations may be made directly through our website www.lukeswings.org, Lukes Wings also asks corporations to support our cause with corporate sponsorships and corporate donations. Lukes Wings organizes events and fundraisers in and around Washington, D.C. for this purpose.

Recognizing the difficulties families encounter as they make their way to their loved ones side, Lukes Wings is prepared to partner with corporations to ease the burden on families and service members during their visit. Luke's Wings will purchases plane tickets for a family to travel to the Medical Hospital, then Lukes Wings may partner with a hotel and a theme park or other non profit for free or discounted accommodations, meals, entertainment, local travel vouchers, etc.