Naval History and Heritage Command
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Japan formally surrenders, marking the end of World War II. The ceremonies take place on board the battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) on 2 September 1945.
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The last flight of a Navy airship was made on 31 August 1962 at Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, N.J.
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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, Missouri (BB-63).
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Allied Ships in Tokyo Bay
Allied Ships in Tokyo Bay
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Allied Ships in Tokyo Bay
Allied Ships in Tokyo Bay
Allied Ships Present in Tokyo Bay During the Surrender Ceremony, 2 September 1945
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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.
Life in the Navy
Navy Special Warfare
Navy Special Warfare
Life in the Navy
Navy Special Warfare
Navy Special Warfare
Learn about the origins of Navy Special Warfare.
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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.
