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  1. 2 uair an chloig ó shin

    Check out our latest edition of Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage.

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  2. 15 uair an chloig ó shin

    that Texans have over 100 ships named in honor of their state? Don't believe us? Check out our blog to learn more about the naval history of Texas and its deep ties to the .

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  3. 16 uair an chloig ó shin

    The Presidential proclamation calls upon all Americans to say to our Vietnam War . If you have a in your life, share their story and a photo of them in uniform. We will highlight stories of service on March 29!

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  4. 19 uair an chloig ó shin

    Many historians have correctly referred to the American Civil War as the first modern war. It was a war where, for the first time, technology was a major participant, having a strong influence on the naval war. Download our daybook and learn more.

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  5. 24 uair an chloig ó shin

    March 29 is National Vietnam Veterans Day? Show your support for the in your life by using one of these graphics as your profile photo to say ! For more information on the 's role in the Vietnam war, click here:

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  6. 26 Márta

    in 1942, Adm. Ernest J. King relieves Adm. Harold R. Stark as CNO and also becomes Commander, U.S. Fleet. King goes on to guide plans and global operations during WWII. Read more about King here.

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  7. 25 Márta

    "8 bells and all is well." But what does that mean? For years, bells have been used aboard ship to keep time, signal emergencies and mark celebrations or events. Check out our infographic to learn about the history behind Ship bells.

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  8. 25 Márta

    In 1990, Congress designated March 25 as National Medal of Honor Day. Established in 1861, the is America’s highest and most prestigious military honor. Check out our video and learn more about the Medal of Honor and its history here:

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  9. 25 Márta

    On Nov. 15, 1990, Public Law 101-564 was approved by Congress, designating March 25 as National Medal of Honor Day, a day in which we honor the recipients of the country's highest military honor. Follow the link below for more info.

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  10. 25 Márta

    Rear Adm. Grace Hopper was a pioneer of computer programming in the 1940s. Her computing experience was so valued Hopper would go on to have a 43-year Navy career. As we continue to observe , we invite you to read more about her here:

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  11. 24 Márta

    In the most recent edition of "Why We Do What We Do" from and , take a look at a brief history of women in the . Be sure to check out the link below.

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  12. 24 Márta

    Adopted by the in November 1940, the Oerlikon 20 mm cannon provided effective short-range defense against aircraft that the .50-caliber Browning or the quad 1.1-inch could not. In our recent blog, learn how it became the right tool for the job.

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  13. 24 Márta

    Good morning history fans! On February 17, 1944, U.S. Navy forces launched a large raid against a major Japanese fleet forward base at Truk Island. Known as Operation Hailstone, the raid was a huge blow to Japanese morale.

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  14. 23 Márta

    Adopted by the in November 1940, the Oerlikon 20 mm cannon provided effective short-range defense against aircraft that the .50-caliber Browning or the quad 1.1-inch could not. In our recent blog, learn how it became the right tool for the job.

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  15. 23 Márta

    PBY and PBY-5 "Catalina" aircraft were among several types sent to the Aleutian region following the Japanese Raid at Dutch Harbor and the invasion of Attu and Kiska Islands in June 1942. View a collection of photos of the aircraft by clicking the link!

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  16. 23 Márta

    Originally published on our blog in 2017, "The Wartime Experiences of Two Women at Iwo Jima and Okinawa" details how a newly trained flight nurse and a Navy war correspondent were two of the first women to land on Iwo Jima during wartime.

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  17. 22 Márta

    When General of the Army Douglas MacArthur learned the Japanese were killing any civilians they could find on the island of Panay in the Philippines, he requested a submarine evacuation of what was believed to be about 20 people. Learn more here:

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  18. 22 Márta

    We are pleased to announce the 2019-2020 fellowship, grants, and scholarships program. The program is designed to promote and support external research of U.S. naval history. The deadline for applications is midnight, April 15, 2019. More info here:

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  19. 22 Márta

    From the first woman to become a aviator to the first woman to command a naval station, the era between post-WWII and the 1990s brought new opportunities and achievements for women in the Navy. More info:

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  20. 21 Márta

    In addition to the World War I Victory Medal, there were twelve states along with Washington DC that issued medals for their citizens. The recipient of this medal, Elisabeth Leonhardt, was one of the first 20 women selected as nurses.

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