On 13 May 1846, Congress declared war against Mexico.
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The Navy Nurse Corps was established on 13 May 1908. Lena Sutcliffe Higbee was one of the first 20 women to be admitted to the Navy as a nurse.
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"Asian Americans in the U.S. Military with an emphasis on the U.S. Navy", an essay by NHHC historian Dr. Regina Akers.
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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, Massachusetts (BB-59).
Life in the Navy:
The Ship’s Bell
The Ship’s Bell

Life in the Navy:
The Ship’s Bell
The Ship’s Bell
Used for signaling, keeping time, and sounding alarms, bells are an important part of a ship's routine and readiness
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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.
In the Library:
Filipinos in the Navy
Filipinos in the Navy

In the Library:
Filipinos in the Navy
Filipinos in the Navy
Prepared by: Bureau of Naval Personnel October 1976
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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.