Naval History and Heritage Command

U.S. Enters WWI
On 6 April 1917, the U.S. declares war on Germany and enters World War I.
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On 6 April 1917, the U.S. declares war on Germany and enters World War I.
On 6 April 1917, the U.S. declares war on Germany and enters World War I.
WWII@75: Battle of Okinawa
The invasion of Okinawa, the last major amphibious assault of World War II, begins on 1 April 1945.
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The invasion of Okinawa, the last major amphibious assault of World War II, begins on 1 April 1945.
The invasion of Okinawa, the last major amphibious assault of World War II, begins on 1 April 1945.
Chiefs Turn 125!
The Chief Petty Officer rank was officially established on 1 April 1893.
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The Chief Petty Officer rank was officially established on 1 April 1893.
The Chief Petty Officer rank was officially established on 1 April 1893.
CNO Essay Contest
Submissions for the 2018 CNO Naval History Essay Contest are due 30 June. Guidelines can be found on the essay webpage.
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Submissions for the 2018 CNO Naval History Essay Contest are due 30 June. Guidelines can be found on the essay webpage.
Submissions for the 2018 CNO Naval History Essay Contest are due 30 June. Guidelines can be found on the essay webpage.
WWI: A Document a Day
The German land offensive, a “friendly fire” incident, and U.S. subs as U-boat hunters are topics featured in this week’s documents.
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The German land offensive, a “friendly fire” incident, and U.S. subs as U-boat hunters are topics featured in this week’s documents.
The German land offensive, a “friendly fire” incident, and U.S. subs as U-boat hunters are topics featured in this week’s documents.
Life in the Navy
Navy Athletics
In 1921, the Navy Department realized "the same ships that habitually won top sports honors usually carried off the prizes in gunnery, engineering and navigation, too."
In 1921, the Navy Department realized "the same ships that habitually won top sports honors usually carried off the prizes in gunnery, engineering and navigation, too."
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Resources for
Navy Veterans
Locate records related to military service, photos, deck logs, ship histories, and more.
Locate records related to military service, photos, deck logs, ship histories, and more.
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Today in History
1946 - USS New (DD 818), named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Marine Pvt. 1st Class John D. New, is commissioned.
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Photograph of the NHHC Building
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Ship Histories
Browse the <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs.html">Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships</a> to learn about ships from the earliest days of the Navy to the present. Click the Explore button below to learn about the DANFS ship of the week.
Browse the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships to learn about ships from the earliest days of the Navy to the present. Click the Explore button below to learn about the DANFS ship of the week.
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Learn About the
Ship of State
Did you know USS Constitution is crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy Sailors who share her story with visitors from around the world? Explore her history here!
Did you know USS Constitution is crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy Sailors who share her story with visitors from around the world? Explore her history here!
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What is CORDS?
Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support (CORDS) was a strategy developed to end the Vietnam War by winning over the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people.
Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support (CORDS) was a strategy developed to end the Vietnam War by winning over the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people.
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Research
Archival Records
Interested in the Navy's operational history? Learn about our Archives' holdings of records and personal papers.
Interested in the Navy's operational history? Learn about our Archives' holdings of records and personal papers.
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Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
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Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
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