USS United States: The Aircraft Carrier the U.S. Navy Quit Building After 5 Days

Summary and What You Need to Know: The USS United States (CVA-58) was an ambitious, post-WWII supercarrier project meant to lead a new class of carriers for the U.S. Navy. Designed with a flush deck to accommodate large bombers, it was a radical departure from traditional carrier design, but it faced numerous challenges, including issues with radar placement and smoke management.

-The program was canceled just five days after the keel was laid in 1949, largely due to pressure from the U.S....