Naval History and Heritage Command

History of U.S. Navy Ratings
The concept of rates, ratings, and other occupational entities to describe Sailor's careers has undergone considerable change during the evolution of the rating structure. Read more about the history of ratings from 1775-1969, click 'Learn More.'
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The concept of rates, ratings, and other occupational entities to describe Sailor's careers has undergone considerable change during the evolution of the rating structure. Read more about the history of ratings from 1775-1969, click 'Learn More.'
The concept of rates, ratings, and other occupational entities to describe Sailor's careers has undergone considerable change during the evolution of the rating structure. Read more about the history of ratings from 1775-1969, click 'Learn More.'
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Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) is compiled like an encyclopedia by our historians, each volume includes summary of U.S. Navy ships. This week we are highlighting the USS Pennsylvania (Battleship No. 38).
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Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) is compiled like an encyclopedia by our historians, each volume includes summary of U.S. Navy ships. This week we are highlighting the USS Pennsylvania (Battleship No. 38).
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) is compiled like an encyclopedia by our historians, each volume includes summary of U.S. Navy ships. This week we are highlighting the USS Pennsylvania (Battleship No. 38).
Commemorating the Holidays
While most of us are home sharing dinner or opening gifts with friends and family this Christmas, take a look back at how our Sailors have commemorated the Christmas holidays through the years.
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While most of us are home sharing dinner or opening gifts with friends and family this Christmas, take a look back at how our Sailors have commemorated the Christmas holidays through the years.
While most of us are home sharing dinner or opening gifts with friends and family this Christmas, take a look back at how our Sailors have commemorated the Christmas holidays through the years.
NHHC Continues HQ Renovations
From June 2015 through 2016, improvements to NHHC's Washington Navy Yard headquarters facilities may affect visitor access and services.
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From June 2015 through 2016, improvements to NHHC's Washington Navy Yard headquarters facilities may affect visitor access and services.
From June 2015 through 2016, improvements to NHHC's Washington Navy Yard headquarters facilities may affect visitor access and services.
Navy and Defense Reform
History and Reference
Written by NHHC historians, the 20-page paper, and accompanying 60-page chronology, offers insight into how reform has affected the service and how its leaders have managed those changes.
Written by NHHC historians, the 20-page paper, and accompanying 60-page chronology, offers insight into how reform has affected the service and how its leaders have managed those changes.
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A Resource for
Navy Veterans
We've put together a page to assist veterans looking for NHHC resource. Go here to find out how to access photos, deck logs, ship histories and more!
We've put together a page to assist veterans looking for NHHC resource. Go here to find out how to access photos, deck logs, ship histories and more!
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DECEMBER
25
Today in History
1944 - USS Barbero (SS 317) attacks a Japanese convoy and sinks transport Junpo Maru.
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Photograph of the NHHC Building
Visit NHHC
Browse our resources for planning your next visit.
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Ship Histories
Browse the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships to learn about ships from the earliest days of the Navy to the present.
Browse the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships to learn about ships from the earliest days of the Navy to the present.
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Learn About the
Ship of State
Did you know USS Constitution is crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy Sailors who share her story with visitors from around the world? Explore her history here!
Did you know USS Constitution is crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy Sailors who share her story with visitors from around the world? Explore her history here!
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Get To Know
Navy Heritage
Fascinated by Navy customs, traditions, awards, and ceremonies? Find out more here about the service's rich heritage.
Fascinated by Navy customs, traditions, awards, and ceremonies? Find out more here about the service's rich heritage.
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Research
Archival Records
Interested in the Navy's operational history? Learn about our Archives' holdings of records and personal papers.
Interested in the Navy's operational history? Learn about our Archives' holdings of records and personal papers.
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Check Out
Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
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Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
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