Naval History and Heritage Command

Naval History and Heritage Command

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Locate records related to military service, photos, deck logs, ship histories, and more.
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Today in History
1820 - The frigate Congress becomes the first U.S. warship to visit China when she visits Guanhzhou (now Canton).
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Ship Histories
Compiled like an encyclopedia, the <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs.html">Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)</a> is a historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Learn about the DANFS ship of the week, <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/n/new-jersey-ii.html"> <i>New Jersey</i> (BB-62). </a><a></a>
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Ship Histories
Compiled like an encyclopedia, the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) is a historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Learn about the DANFS ship of the week, New Jersey (BB-62).
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In the Library:
1949 Naval Weapons
THE EVOLUTION OF NAVAL WEAPONS BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL MARCH 1949
In the Library:
1949 Naval Weapons
THE EVOLUTION OF NAVAL WEAPONS BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL MARCH 1949
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Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
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Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
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Life in the Navy
Chaplain Corps
The chronicle of the activities of these padres of the sea—representing many religions and denominations—began with the Continental Navy and carry on to the present day.
Life in the Navy
Chaplain Corps
The chronicle of the activities of these padres of the sea—representing many religions and denominations—began with the Continental Navy and carry on to the present day.
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Archival Records
Interested in the Navy's operational history? NHHC archivists catalog reams of documents, including deck logs, organizational records, and command operations reports.
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Archival Records
Interested in the Navy's operational history? NHHC archivists catalog reams of documents, including deck logs, organizational records, and command operations reports.
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Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
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Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
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