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The Ewd. B. Warner Was Built At Memphis But Had Nashville Ties

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The Ewd. B. Warner Was Built At Memphis But Had Nashville Ties

May 19, 2024

Since this is the IMX issue, it is appropriate to feature a boat that has ties to the host city of Nashville, Tenn. The boat selected was not built at… Read More

Roosevelt Rode The Str. Mississippi No. 1 President Theodore Roosevelt (right) with Lt. John Mcllhenny aboard the Str. Mississippi in 1907. (Keith Norrington collection)

President Theodore Roosevelt (right) with Lt. John Mcllhenny aboard the Str. Mississippi in 1907. (Keith Norrington collection)

Roosevelt Rode The Str. Mississippi No. 1

March 22, 2021

In 1907, the steamer Mississippi led a parade of steamboats into Memphis with a special guest aboard. After spending the entire day of October 2 in St. Louis, President Teddy… Read More