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![By Lisa Crunk, Lead Photo Archivist, and Katie Delacenserie, Accessioning Archivist, Navy Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command “I’ve got something you’ll really be interested in!” “I’ve got photographs you’ve […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/10/map3-125x125.jpg "Before you Donate to our Archives, Here’s What You Need to Know")
Before you Donate to our Archives, Here’s What You Need to Know
Posted on October 25, 2018 | No CommentsBy Lisa Crunk, Lead Photo Archivist, and Katie Delacenserie, Accessioning Archivist, Navy Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command “I’ve got something you’ll really be interested in!” “I’ve got photographs you’ve […] -
![By Chris Martin, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s note: July 19, 2018 marks 100 years since the sinking of USS San Diego. In the naval history world, the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/NH-55012-KN-125x125.jpeg "The German Mine Laying Campaign off the Coast of America")
The German Mine Laying Campaign off the Coast of America
Posted on July 17, 2018 | No CommentsBy Chris Martin, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s note: July 19, 2018 marks 100 years since the sinking of USS San Diego. In the naval history world, the […] -
![By Jay Thomas, Assistant Director for Collection Management, Naval History and Heritage Command For me, one of the joys of working at the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/barclay-125x125.jpg "Remembering McClelland Barclay")
Remembering McClelland Barclay
Posted on July 12, 2018 | No CommentsBy Jay Thomas, Assistant Director for Collection Management, Naval History and Heritage Command For me, one of the joys of working at the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) […] -
![By Megan Churchwell, Museum Curator, Puget Sound Navy Museum. When you picture women and Navy work, you probably think of ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ a term popularized during World War II. But […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/03/WWII-Shipyard-Female-Workers-Pearl-Sanchez-and-Mary-St-Sauveur-Soldering-pipe-in-Sheetmetal-Shop-17-125x125.jpg "Beyond Rosie the Riveter: A History of Women in the Navy")
Beyond Rosie the Riveter: A History of Women in the Navy
Posted on March 29, 2018 | No CommentsBy Megan Churchwell, Museum Curator, Puget Sound Navy Museum. When you picture women and Navy work, you probably think of ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ a term popularized during World War II. But […] -
![By Daniel Garas, Naval History and Heritage Command Emboldened by a string of victories across the Pacific in the early months of World War II, the Japanese empire launched a […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/80-G-182874-115x115.jpeg "The Plan to Attack Pearl Harbor – Again")
The Plan to Attack Pearl Harbor – Again
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsBy Daniel Garas, Naval History and Heritage Command Emboldened by a string of victories across the Pacific in the early months of World War II, the Japanese empire launched a […] -
![By Arif Patani, Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division When it comes to the history of our Navy – or the history of our nation for […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2017/11/img0512-115x115.jpg "The Brothers of Waterloo")
The Brothers of Waterloo
Posted on November 6, 2017 | No CommentsBy Arif Patani, Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division When it comes to the history of our Navy – or the history of our nation for […] -
![By Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division From John Paul Jones to Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, from Rear Adm. Grace Hopper to Master Chief Carl Brashear – when […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2017/10/OVPRoosevelt-115x115.jpg "Theodore Roosevelt and Navy Day")
Theodore Roosevelt and Navy Day
Posted on October 23, 2017 | No CommentsBy Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division From John Paul Jones to Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, from Rear Adm. Grace Hopper to Master Chief Carl Brashear – when […] -
![By Sam Cox (Rear Adm. USN, Ret.), Director, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s Note: As we look forward to the year 2017 and the opportunites our history offers to […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/80-G-312018-115x115.jpeg "The Important Role of Naval History to Honor the Past, Inspire the Future")
The Important Role of Naval History to Honor the Past, Inspire the Future
Posted on December 30, 2016 | No CommentsBy Sam Cox (Rear Adm. USN, Ret.), Director, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s Note: As we look forward to the year 2017 and the opportunites our history offers to […] -
![By Annalisa Underwood, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division Manning the rail, like the ceremonial military gun salute, is a centuries old practice for rendering honors […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2016/10/160604-N-IN729-379-115x115.jpg "Manning the Rails: A Navy Tradition")
Manning the Rails: A Navy Tradition
Posted on October 3, 2016 | No CommentsBy Annalisa Underwood, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division Manning the rail, like the ceremonial military gun salute, is a centuries old practice for rendering honors […] -
![By Annalisa Underwood, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, a joint operation between the U.S Navy and the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2016/04/facebook-banner-graphic-doolittle-raid-copy-115x115.jpg "Putting America Back On The Map: The Doolittle Raid")
Putting America Back On The Map: The Doolittle Raid
Posted on April 18, 2016 | No CommentsBy Annalisa Underwood, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, a joint operation between the U.S Navy and the […]