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Today in History
1943 - (PT 109), commanded by Lt. j.g. John F. Kennedy, is rammed by the Japanese destroyer, Amagiri, which cuts through the vessel at Blackett Strait.
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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/g/guadalcanal-i.html"><i>Guadalcanal</i> (CVE-60) </a><a>.</a>
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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, Guadalcanal (CVE-60) .
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In the Library:
Tripoli Harbor
Battle of Tripoli Harbor, 3 August 1804 Selected Naval Documents
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Tripoli Harbor
Battle of Tripoli Harbor, 3 August 1804 Selected Naval Documents
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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
The Ship’s Bell
Ship bells have been a part of the traditions of the world's navies and merchant fleets for centuries for both functional and ceremonial uses.
Life in the Navy
The Ship’s Bell
Ship bells have been a part of the traditions of the world's navies and merchant fleets for centuries for both functional and ceremonial uses.
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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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