What was the Brooklyn Navy Yard's nickname during World War II?
"The Can-Do Shipyard"
"The Iron Shipyard"
"The War Machine"
"The Steel Yard"
Answer
During World War II, the Brooklyn Navy Yard earned the nickname "The Can-Do Shipyard" due to the efforts of its 75,000 workers who contributed to the war effort by building and repairing ships.
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