Without a decisive Naval force we can
do nothing definitive - and with it,
everything honorable and glorious.

George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, 15 November 1781


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Whether you visit one of the official U.S. 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.

** The collections located at the Washington Navy Yard will be moving, which will limit or completely restrict access. Please refer to the Notices section below for the most current information. **

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NOTICES

Archives & Artifacts
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Photo Section
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Navy Art Gallery
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NEWS

Ship Naming Report
Report to Congress on Policies and Practices of the U.S. Navy for Naming the Vessels of the Navy
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2011 NHHC Strategic Plan
Stategic Plan for the Naval History & Heritage Command 2011-2016
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NHHC in the News
U.S. Navy history news from across the world.
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COMMEMORATIONS

New Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Website

New Navy Birthday

Additional resources related to U.S. Navy commemorations.
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DIVERSITY IN NAVAL HISTORY

Diversity resources such as photos, biographies, and presentations.
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FOIA Request

NHHC FOIA Service Center
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NHHC HIGHLIGHTS
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor
Extensive resources on the Pearl Harbor attack, including oral histories, ship information, action reports, images and a new gallery of artifacts.
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USS Enterprise at sea USS Enterprise
Inactivation Ceremony is scheduled December 1, 2012 with 51 years of service and an estimated 100,000 Sailors and Marines who have served aboard her.
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Special dinners on Navy ships and shore installations provide an excellent historical snapshot of military food service and life in the Navy. These menus provide a nostalgic glimpse for all those who remember a meal with fellow sailors.
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To commemorate USS Constitution and the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, we are proud to offer a Virtual Tour of this historic ship.
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War of 1812 Commemoration
Join the United States Navy as we commemorate the War of 1812.
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Navy 1812 Commemorations >>View
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See what's new online from the Navy Department Library.
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Command Operation Reports
Chief of Naval Operations instruction (OPNAVINST 5750.12J) requires all Navy commands to submit an annual COR, formerly known as the Command History Report.
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Answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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