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WELCOME
In 1943 a sailor serving aboard the aircraft carrier Hornet (CV 12) wrote home to his parents, saying "wherever we go, [we] will be part of America." Indeed, the Navy's story is the nation's story and every Navy story has a history. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) preserves those stories and interprets that history.
Whether you visit one of the twelve official US Navy Museums, take advantage of public programs and publications, or seek knowledge through the artifacts, documents, images and artwork available at the NHHC, you will find that this is where the history, legacy and traditions of the United States Navy come alive.
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NOTICES
NHHC SERVICE CHANGES
Archives The ship and aviation archive in Bldg. 200 on the Washington
Navy Yard will close to all researchers on 29 June due to
building renovation. Staff will resume responding to
reference inquiries when the archive reopens in Bldg. 70 October 1.
Curator The artifact collection will begin a major relocation from the
National Capital Region on 16 March. The ability to process loan requests will be severely restricted for the foreseeable future;
this website will announce when normal operations will resume.
Aviation Museum Expansion
The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL is about to launch its 4th
major expansion Phase since the birth of the Museum in 1962. Phase IV
will add over 50,000 sq. feet of exhibit hall to complement the
300,000 sq. feet of the current facility. The new hall will
accommodate many of the aircraft now displayed outside and is expected
to be open to the public in about one year.
OLD IRONSIDES
The NHHC is now hosting the USS Constitution's website! The site includes a history of the Navy's oldest commissioned warship, visitor
information, photographs, news, and details on special events and services.
USS Constitution web site
Naval History &
Heritage Command
805 Kidder Breese Street SE Washington Navy Yard, DC
20374-5060
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NHHC HIGHLIGHTS
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Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
(DANFS) Find service descriptions of American naval vessels in the online version of the DANFS.
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Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:00-2:00, the National Museum of the US Navy invites
children ages 5-12 to enjoy Earth Day related activities and
experience shipboard life during the Cold War era on the decommissioned destroyer Barry.
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Naval Aviation Squadron Insignia
Discover US Naval Aviation squadron lineage and insignia in the Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
DANAS Volume 1 DANAS Volume 2
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Online Reading Room
Can't make it to Washington DC to visit the Navy Department Library? Check out the online reading room for publications, documents and presentations on a variety of naval subjects.
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Underwater Archaeology
View information on selected naval wrecks and learn more about conservation of artifacts from various sites being completed by underwater
archaeologists at NHHC.
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Magic of Flight
Experience the magic of flight while sitting at home! Certain exhibits at
the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola FL, can be toured online,
along with the Museum's renowned aircraft collection.
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Additional resources for the Battle of Midway are now online! Explore lessons learned at the tactical, operational and strategic level for the turning point of WWII in the Pacific.
U.S. Navy Museums
Internships:
The NHHC offers internships
in a number of fields, including historical research, writing, education and
artifact management. More>>
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