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Oakland, California
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The USS Potomac served as Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential yacht from 1936 to 1945, offering a floating White House for the president during his time in office.
Often referred to as the 'Floating White House,' the USS Potomac was a place where President Roosevelt conducted significant wartime diplomacy.
After serving as a presidential yacht, the USS Potomac was nearly scrapped before being saved and restored by a dedicated group of volunteers and historians.
In 1987, the USS Potomac was designated a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its historical significance and preservation efforts.
In 1980, the USS Potomac was seized by U.S. Customs in San Francisco as part of a drug smuggling operation before being restored to its former glory.
Today, the USS Potomac serves as a museum and offers educational tours to teach visitors about its rich history and the era of President Roosevelt.
Before becoming a presidential yacht, the USS Potomac served as a U.S. Coast Guard cutter named the USCGC Electra.
