By Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division By the late 1880s, Republicans and Democrats alike agreed that it was time for the territory of Wyoming to become a state, and on July 10, 1890, Wyoming was the 44th state admitted to the Union. You might not associate …

The Naval History of Washington, D.C. By Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division There are very few places in our country that can make you feel more patriotic than being in the center of it all—Washington, D.C. A visit to our nation’s capital will transport you back …

Hill Goodspeed, HistorianNational Naval Aviation Museum Great Lakes Aircraft Carriers America’s entry into World War II dramatically increased the ranks of naval aviators, correspondingly expanding the requirement for instruction in operating from an aircraft carrier. Carrier qualification previously took place on board frontline ships, but with the threat of German …

Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Communication and Outreach Division Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we’ll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you …

While West Virginia is lives up to its name, “The Mountain State,” with countless hills and valleys great for outdoor adventures, its unlikely naval ties have left their mark in history. With a small fleet of 25 vessels named after its cities, places, and people, not to mention the state …

While it holds at least 20 ships named after the noteworthy people, cities, and places, the state of Vermont has held significant a significant historic place in naval history. Three ships have been named in honor of the state’s name, the first being  a 74-gun warship authorized by Congress in …

Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Communication and Outreach Division Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we’ll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you …

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bruner joined the U.S. Navy in 1938 just after his 18th birthday and is one of …

Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Communication and Outreach Division Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we’ll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you …

By Vice Adm. Sean BuckSuperintendent, United States Naval Academy Midshipman John “Jack” W. Crawford, 1942. The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) is hosting a true American hero Friday and helping him celebrate his 100th birthday. In December 1941, Midshipman First Class (a college senior) John “Jack” W. Crawford may have had …