76 years ago, the USS Laffey (DD-724) became "The Ship That Would Not Die" when she survived the longest kamikaze attack on a single vessel. The American flag that flew on board that day is still intact and a part of our museum collection. Take a closer look in today's Curator's Corner. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
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