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Operation Desert Storm began on 16 January 1991, to liberate Kuwait from Iraq. After three months Iraq requested a cease fire, which was formalized by the United Nations in April.
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Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Carl Brashear, who qualified as the Navy's first African-American master diver as an amputee, was born on 19 January 1931.
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On 19 January 1840, USS Vincennes, commanded by Lt. Charles Wilkes, became the first U.S. Navy ship to reach the Antarctic Continent.
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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, Brennan (DE-13).
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General Order 4
General Order 4
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General Order 4
General Order 4
Emancipation Proclamation, U.S. Navy General Order No. 4 of 14 January 1863
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