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A new NHHC publication on the November 1943 operation to capture the Gilbert Islands.
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On 17 July 1944, 320 people were killed when approx. 5,000 tons of munitions were accidentally ignited, causing an explosion that affected a 1000-ft radius.
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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, Mason (DE-529).
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Kite Balloons
Kite Balloons
In the Library:
Kite Balloons
Kite Balloons
Kite Balloons in Escorts: O. N. I. Publication No. 46
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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
Nuclear Navy
Nuclear Navy
Life in the Navy
Nuclear Navy
Nuclear Navy
Incorporating nuclear energy to naval vessels revolutionized naval 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.
