On the recordMay 29, 2014
As Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry commemorates the 70th anniversary of the capture of the U- 505 submarine, I recognize the museum for offering world-class experiences that inspire children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine, and engineering. The U-505 German submarine terrorized the Atlantic Ocean as part of a massive U-boat campaign that almost altered the outcome of World War II. On June 4, 1944, it was brought to the ocean's surface with a depth charge attack from the USS Chatelain, after which crew from the USS Pillsbury boarded the sub and helped Allied forces gain valuable defense intelligence that forever changed the course of world events. The U-505 exhibition is not only a memorial to the sailors who gave up their lives on the high seas, it is a reminder of the role that science and technology plays in keeping the world safe and changing history for the better. I thank the Museum of Science and Industry for molding the minds of the future while celebrating America's innovative past. In closing, I want to salute the students watching from the museum. ____________________
