Naval History & Heritage Command

The Naval History & Heritage Command is the official history program of the Department of the Navy. Its lineage dates back to 1800 with the founding of the Navy Department Library by President John Adams. The Command now includes a museum, art gallery, research library, archives, underwater archaeology and curator as well as research and writing programs. The Command's origins form a rich history in themselves.

The Director of Naval History is the head of the Naval History & Heritage Command. Rear Admiral Jay A. DeLoach, USN (Ret.) is the present Director of Naval History

List of former Directors of Naval History

• Collect, preserve, protect and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations.
• Advance the knowledge of naval history and heritage through professional research, analysis, interpretation, products and services.
• Make naval history and heritage "come alive" for our Sailors and Marines to enhance readiness and esprit de corps.
• Remind America of its need to maintain a strong Navy and Marine Corps to protect its citizens, their freedoms and the nation's maritime commerce.

• Be the recognized authority on U.S. naval history and instill pride in America's naval heritage.