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Whether you visit one of the official U.S. Navy Museums, take advantage of public programs and publications, or seek knowledge through the artifacts, documents, images and artwork available at the NHHC, you will find that this is where the history, legacy and traditions of the United States Navy come alive.

** For the next several months, the collections located at the Washington Navy Yard will be moving, which will limit or completely restrict access. Please refer to the Notices section below for the most current information. **

USS Nautilus SSN-571. Undated artwork by John Landry. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 72609-KN
Nautilus IV

The fourth Nautilus, was the first nuclear powered submarine and the first submarine to voyage under the Arctic polar ice pack.
Discover more about this extraordinary ship here.
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NOTICES

Archives & Artifacts
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Photo Section
Changes to operational schedule. >>View


Navy Art Gallery
The Art Gallery will be closed to visitors. >>View


Navy Department Library
Books in the Special Collection will be unavailable. >>View


NEWS

2011 NHHC Strategic Plan
Stategic Plan for the Naval History & Heritage Command 2011-2016
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NHHC in the News
U.S. Navy history news from across the world.
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COMMEMORATIONS

New Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Website
Resources related to U.S. Navy commemorations.
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DIVERSITY IN NAVAL HISTORY

Diversity resources such as photos, biographies, and presentations.
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FAQs

Answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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FOIA Request

NHHC FOIA Service Center
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HQWEB LINK

NHHC employees only.
CAC access required.
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NHHC HIGHLIGHTS
M Wright, Naval Aviator African Americans in the Navy
Explore our material and images including African American Milestones in naval history in honor of Black History Month in February.
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cover of USS Long Beach CGN 9 Westpac/Indian Ocean Curise July 25 1987 to January 19, 1988 Cruise Books
View our list of cruise books for US Navy ships, seabees, and training stations.
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seabee recruiting poster Seabee Unit Histories
Hundreds of Seabee unit histories have been digitized and are available here.
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USS Enterprise Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
Find service descriptions of American naval vessels here.
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Command Operation Reports
Chief of Naval Operations instruction (OPNAVINST 5750.12J) requires all Navy commands to submit an annual COR, formerly known as the Command History Report.
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teacher in front of a map Teacher Resources
An updated listing of all our available teacher resources and updated lesson plans.
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stack of books Library Catalog Online
The Library's 150,000 volumes represent the nation's most highly concentrated collection of literature on the United States Navy.
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Navigate over 60 naval history videos on YouTube using our new index page organized by subject area.
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woman speaking into handset FAQs
Answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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