Z-Gram 116, an all-Navy message from then-Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr., announced the establishment of a task force to "eliminate any disadvantages to women resulting from either legal or attitudinal restrictions".
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On 9 August 1945, the atomic bomb Fat Man was detonated over Nagasaki, Japan, by the bomber, Bock’s Car.
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On 7 August, Operation Desert Shield started after President George H.W. Bush ordered the deployment of troops and equipment to defend Saudi Arabia.
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Ship Histories
Ship Histories

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Ship Histories
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, Norwhal (SS-167).
Life in the Navy:
Higgins Boats
Higgins Boats

Life in the Navy:
Higgins Boats
Higgins Boats
Higgins boats were used in most of the American amphibious operations in the Pacific and European theaters during World War II.
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Art Exhibits
Art Exhibits

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Art Exhibits
Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
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1868 Peru Earthquake
1868 Peru Earthquake

In the Library:
1868 Peru Earthquake
1868 Peru Earthquake
Reports of USS Powhatan and USS Wateree concerning the earthquake and tidal wave of 13 August 1868 at Arica, Peru
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Archival Records
Archival Records

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Archival Records
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
Historic Photos

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Historic Photos
Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.