Naval History and Heritage Command
On 3 March 1871, William M. Wood became the first Surgeon General of the Navy. Today, the Navy Medical Corps is comprised of more than 4,300 active duty and reserve physicians.
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Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to Navy history and heritage.
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On 29 February 1944, Operation Brewer commenced a series of amphibious actions to re-capture the Admiralty Islands from the Japanese.
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On 1 March 1845, President Tyler approved a congressional resolution to annex Texas, laying the foundation for the Mexican-American War.
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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, Sperry (AS-12).
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Japanese Shipbuilding
Japanese Shipbuilding
In the Library:
Japanese Shipbuilding
Japanese Shipbuilding
"Know Your Enemy!" CinCPac-CinCPOA Bulletin 142-45
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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
Women in the Navy
Women in the Navy
Life in the Navy
Women in the Navy
Women in the Navy
The first large-scale enlistment of women into the Navy met clerical shortages during World War I.
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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.
