Naval History and Heritage Command
The Navy's traditions on honors, anniversaries, and solemnities include ship and naval station Memorial Day protocols.
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Director Sam Cox's H-Gram 072 primarily focuses on the 80th anniversary of the decisive Battle of Midway (4-7 June 1942).
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On 27 May 1942, Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller received the Navy Cross for his heroism at Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz presented the medal to Miller on board USS Enterprise (CV-6).
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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, President Lincoln.
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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.
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Navy Memorial Service
Navy Memorial Service
In the Library:
Navy Memorial Service
Navy Memorial Service
Casting Flowers on the Sea in Honor of the Naval Dead
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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.
