The Unfortunate Myths of the USS Indianapolis

0:00 – Introduction
1:08 – Debunking the Myths
2:54 – Myth #1 – Captain McVay requested an escort, but was denied
9:27 – Myth #2 – The Indy’s SOS was received and ignored
32:46 – Myth #3 – The Indy sailors watched the flag go up on Iwo Jima
33:41 – The USS Indianapolis Legacy Organization
35:10 – Personal message and credits

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