National Museum of the United States Navy

National Museum of the United States Navy Explore Naval History from 1775 to the present at the National Museum of the United States Navy! A free museum, devoted to the display of naval artifacts, models, documents and fine art, the National Museum of the United States Navy chronicles the history of the United States Navy from the American Revolution to the present conflicts.
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Interactive exhibits commemorate our Navy’s wartime heroes and battles as well as peacetime contributions in exploration, diplomacy, navigation and humanitarian service. The Cold War Gallery, an annex museum to the main building is open to the public, during the week and by appointment. Access to the Museum is through the 11th and O Street, SE gate. Visitors without a Military ID or CAC Card will need to be processed through the Visitor's Center. All adults need to have a photo ID and drivers need proof of insurance and registration for vehicles. Weekend and Holiday access requires a Military ID, CAC Card, or to be pre vetted during the week at the Visitor's Center. For more information, please visit www.history.navy.mil/nmusn or call 202-433-2385. Disclaimer: This is the official web page for the National Museum of the United States Navy. We hope this will become a place where fans feel comfortable sharing information and experiences with one another. While this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. Please be considerate of other fan's opinions. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. If you do not comply, your message will be removed. We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Such posts and/or links are subject to deletion. People who continue to post such content and/or links may be subject to page participation restrictions and/or removal from the page. We do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Posting of external links on this site that are intended as advertising (or to drive traffic to websites unrelated to the U.S. Navy), or do not contribute to dialog and discussions about the U.S. Navy may be deleted. People who continue to post such links may be subject to page participation restrictions and/or removal from the page. External links do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Department of Defense.

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#OTD 1942, Sue Dauser takes the oath of office as Superintendent of Navy Nurse Corps, becoming the first woman with the ...
12/22/2020

#OTD 1942, Sue Dauser takes the oath of office as Superintendent of Navy Nurse Corps, becoming the first woman with the relative rank of captain in U.S. Navy. She is promoted to the rank of captain Feb. 26, 1944.

Images:
Capt. Sue S. Dauser, Superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps. Photographed at the Navy Department, circa 1944. National Archives, 80-G-K-14406 (Color).

U.S. Naval Hospital, Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington. The hospital's nursing staff, circa July 1931. Those present are (from left to right, seated): Vanderlinden, Mins, Anderson, Chief Nurse Sue S. Dauser, Krook, Sawin and Harriet Harris. (from left to right, standing): Jones, Ballerstedt, Quinn, Harkness, Farrell, Howard. Collection of Ensign Harriet Harris, USN(NC). NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 97243.

Captain Sue S. Dauser, (NC) USN (Retired) receives the Distinguished Service Medal from Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 1 December 1945. The medal was awarded for exceptionally meritorious service as Superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps during the pre-war period and during World War 2. Captain Dauser's retirement was announced on 9 November 1945.NHHC Photograph Collection, #NH 97170.

#trailblazer #navymedicine #militaryhealth #nhhc #nurse #ww2 #usn #usnavy #navyhistory #usnhistory #navy #history

#OTD 1951, the first helicopter lands on board USS Consolation (AH 15) during Operation Helicopter, where casualties are...
12/21/2020

#OTD 1951, the first helicopter lands on board USS Consolation (AH 15) during Operation Helicopter, where casualties are directly evacuated from the battlefield to a hospital ship for the first time.

Learn more about Consolation's history here: https://go.usa.gov/xA2q2

Images:
(AH-15) At anchor in Sok Cho-Ri, Korea, on 15 December 1951. Sok Cho-Ri was on the east coast of Korea 50 miles below the North Korean border. The hospital ship markings consist of three red crosses connected with a stripe. Photographed by Lieutenant B. A. McLawhorn. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command #NH 98785.

USS Consolation (AH-15) In the channel, bound for Inchon, Korea, 8 May 1952. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives # 80-G-K-12234

Navy men around the world are famed for their selection of odd and assorted pets and mascots. Jimmy D. Clark, fireman, USN, ... acquired a Japanese fishhawk as a pet when the fierce looking little bird, apparently driven offshore by a heavy storm, landed aboard the hospital ship USS Consolation (AH-15) four days before reaching Japan ... Today, as the Consolation carries on its grimmer task of caring for UN wounded in Korea, the misplaced and much wounded fishhawk flops to and fro about the ship with one of its legs in a splint. Says Clark, 'We haven't decided on a name for him yet. No one knows how to say Little Pest in Japanese.' Photograph and caption released by Commander Naval Forces Far East, under date of 17 October 1951. Note markings on metal lifeboats behind Fireman Clark. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the All Hands collection at the Naval History and Heritage Command. NH 97085 "Japanese Fishhawk Sailor's Pet”

#nhhc #helicopters #korea #hospital #usn #usnavy #navyhistory #usnhistory #navy #history

#OTD in 1861, President Lincoln signed legislation creating the Navy’s Medal of Honor!The Medal is the United States’ hi...
12/21/2020

#OTD in 1861, President Lincoln signed legislation creating the Navy’s Medal of Honor!

The Medal is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action. Over 3500 Medals of Honor have been awarded to the brave men and women of the armed forces. Head to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s website to learn about the Recipients’ heroic stories. #MedalOfHonor #Hero #NavyReadiness #NavyHistory #NMUSN

https://www.cmohs.org/

📸: Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor (b. 1981 – d. 2006) was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for smothering an enemy grenade with his body and saving two of his fellow SEALs in September 2006. He was deployed to Ar Ramadi, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom [Navy.mil photograph].

#OTD in 1870, Coxswain William Halford reaches Kauai in a small captain's gig in an attempt to save his shipwrecked comr...
12/19/2020

#OTD in 1870, Coxswain William Halford reaches Kauai in a small captain's gig in an attempt to save his shipwrecked comrades. The rest of the crew held their hopes high when he left with four others on a perilous journey to get help.

Stay tuned for more of this amazing story in 2021! Check out our Events page for the upcoming panel with Naval History & Heritage Command's Curator Branch staff.

It’s been quite a year...whether you’re far from home or stuck at home...Here are your holiday decor contestants!Voting ...
12/18/2020

It’s been quite a year...whether you’re far from home or stuck at home...

Here are your holiday decor contestants!

Voting closes Dec. 23, 2020 @ 6pm

Winners will be announced Dec. 24v, 2020 @ 1pm

#holidaycheer #holidaydecor #workfromhome #nmusn #usn #MuseumFromHome #grinch #reindeergames #penguins

#OTD 1965, the River Patrol Force is established in Vietnam. At the height of the U.S. Navy's involvement in the Vietnam...
12/18/2020

#OTD 1965, the River Patrol Force is established in Vietnam. At the height of the U.S. Navy's involvement in the Vietnam War, the riverine force, or "Brown Water Navy" as it came to be known, included more than 30,000 Sailors and over 350 patrol vessels.

Learn more with this Artifact Spotlight:
https://youtu.be/mw3s8I376hg

Images:
A U.S. Navy fast coastal patrol boat (PCF-94) cuts through the water of the Gulf of Thailand on a patrol along the coast to prevent the infiltration of Viet Cong and their supplies by sea, March 1968 (USN 1130649).

Insignia: Coastal Division Fourteen. This emblem, seen here as an embroidered insignia patch, was received in 1970. The white triangle symbolizes the division's three-fold mission: coastal surveillance, training the Vietnamese Navy, and maintenance of ready personnel and boats for short notice augmentation of the southern coastal divisions' forces. The word "swift" refers to the PCF, or swift, boats used. NHHC #NH 70183-KN.

"Vigil," painting, oil on canvas board, by R. G. Smith, 1969 (US Navy Art Collection 88-160-FJ).
#nmusn #nhhc #usn #usnavy #navyhistory #usnhistory #navymuseum #navy #history #museum #thingstodoathome #museumfromhome #navymuseumfromhome #vietnam #alwaysremember #swifties #50cal

Yummy!
12/18/2020
The History Galley: French Toast

Yummy!

Naval History & Heritage Command takes us into the History Galley with another recipe from the 1945 edition of the Cookbook of the US Navy. French Toast is a...

#OTD in 1917, Chief Boatswain’s Mate John MacKenzie saved USS Remlik (SP-157)!During a storm in the Bay of Biscay, MacKe...
12/17/2020

#OTD in 1917, Chief Boatswain’s Mate John MacKenzie saved USS Remlik (SP-157)!

During a storm in the Bay of Biscay, MacKenzie saw a depth charge – an anti-submarine warfare weapon – adrift on the ship’s deck. He took quick action to secure the explosive, which prevented the “probable loss of the ship and the entire crew.” Chief Boatswain’s Mate MacKenzie was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism. #MedalOfHonor #Hero #WorldWarI #NavyReadiness #NMUSN

📸: Chief Boatswain’s Mate John MacKenzie is shown wearing the Medal of Honor he received in recognition of his heroism in securing a depth charge that had come adrift on board USS Remlik (SP-157) during a heavy gale on 17 December 1917 [Collection of Chief Boatswain's Mate John MacKenzie, USNRF. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command photograph, #NH 98032].

Last chance!Stop by the #NMUSN ‘s store for all of your holiday shopping needs!While the museum remains closed to visito...
12/16/2020

Last chance!

Stop by the #NMUSN ‘s store for all of your holiday shopping needs!

While the museum remains closed to visitors, our store will be open this holiday season to those who live and work on the Washington Navy Yard. Located in Building 76, the store will open on 12/10 and 12/17 from 9am to 12pm. Please visit https://museumstore.navyhistory.org/ to browse the shop’s online store. #Holiday #MuseumStore #Shopping #NHF

#OTD 1907, the Great White Fleet departs Hampton Roads, Va. to circumnavigate the world in 14 months, a journey of 43,00...
12/16/2020

#OTD 1907, the Great White Fleet departs Hampton Roads, Va. to circumnavigate the world in 14 months, a journey of 43,000 miles that included 20 port calls across six continents. Fourteen thousand Sailors and Marines participated in the voyage, leaving a lasting legacy at home and abroad.

Image:
*Inset view of* Electric illumination of fleet, Hampton Roads, Va. 1907. Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection (Library of Congress) #2016805802.

- A rare glass plate negative print, we extend a big thank you to our friends at the Library of Congress for their digitization efforts to make treasures such as this accessible!

#usn #usnavy #hamptonroads #navyhistory #usnhistory #navy #history #LOC #libraryofcongress #fleet #aroundtheworld #christmaslights

Show us your holiday cheer!It’s been quite a year...whether you’re far from home or stuck at home...So let’s make our da...
12/15/2020

Show us your holiday cheer!

It’s been quite a year...whether you’re far from home or stuck at home...

So let’s make our days merry and bright with some holiday decor!

Submit pictures via: instagram @nmusn or https://www.facebook.com/NMUSN
Contest closes Dec. 17, 2020 @ 6pm

#HappyHolidays #decor #NMUSN #USN

U.S. Naval Undersea Museum
12/15/2020

U.S. Naval Undersea Museum

The December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor created one of the largest salvage needs the U.S. Navy has ever faced. Within a week of the attack, the Navy established the Navy Salvage Service and appointed the first Supervisor of Salvage, Cmdr. William Sullivan (left), #OnThisDay in 1941.

Under Sullivan's leadership, nine ships damaged at Pearl Harbor were refloated within three months; the first Navy salvage school, located at Pier 88 in New York, was founded; and USS Lafayette was salvaged and refloated.

A year into his tenure, Cmdr. Sullivan was sent to North Africa and Europe to direct much-needed harbor clearance operations. He returned to the United States in March 1946 for a second term as #SUPSALV.

This ship model of Gunboat 156 further tells the tale. As the flagship of Thomas ap Catesby Jones, the 41-man crew was t...
12/14/2020

This ship model of Gunboat 156 further tells the tale. As the flagship of Thomas ap Catesby Jones, the 41-man crew was the turning point for holding off the British. Enough so that the British commander, Nicholas Lockyer boarded 156. All of the Sailors engaged in intense hand-to-hand combat.

This combat included cutlasses, boarding axes, long pikes, flintlock muskets, and sharp bayonets on the ends of those muskets. The British eventually captured the gunboat and used American guns against four other American small boats. The five minutes of close quarters fighting and two hours of total engagement decimated the entire fleet. However, Jones survived his wounds, became a prisoner of the British, and was decorated many times for his bravery.

US Navy Sailors delayed the British advance at a high cost but enough for the ground forces under General Andrew Jackson to be strengthened.

Ship models courtesy of #NAVSEA and #carderock !

#OTD in 1814, the Battle of Lake Borgne occurred. Under the command of Commodore Thomas Catesby Jones, U.S. gunboats, al...
12/14/2020

#OTD in 1814, the Battle of Lake Borgne occurred. Under the command of Commodore Thomas Catesby Jones, U.S. gunboats, along with Sea Horse and Alligator, engaged the British. Though the American flotilla was defeated, the engagement delayed the British attack on New Orleans for nine days, buying precious time for Gen. Andrew Jackson's successful defense of New Orleans.

This sword was awarded to Thomas ap Catesby Jones by the Commonwealth of Virginia for his actions while commanding a small flotilla of “Jeffersonian” gunboats and three other larger ships. Learn more about his flagship later this afternoon!

A very happy birthday to our fellows in arms. And a tremendous thank you for all that you do. 🎉🎂🎉
12/14/2020

A very happy birthday to our fellows in arms. And a tremendous thank you for all that you do. 🎉🎂🎉

Happy Birthday National Guard. Thanks for all you do.

Go Navy! #sportball #Rah #sports
12/12/2020

Go Navy!

#sportball #Rah #sports

120 Total games.
61 Navy wins.
7 Ties.
6 times playing on an Academy field...and today will make 7.

Watch the historic rivalry between the Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Knights at 3:00 EST.

Before the game, click the link below take a look at the ticket stubs and program from the 1939 game. That year the Navy took home a 10-0 victory! #GoNavyBeatArmy
https://go.usa.gov/xA3G6

#OTD 1862, a Confederate torpedo (mine) sinks USS Cairo in Yazoo River. Her wreck is recovered in 1965, but is badly da...
12/12/2020

#OTD 1862, a Confederate torpedo (mine) sinks USS Cairo in Yazoo River. Her wreck is recovered in 1965, but is badly damaged during the salvage efforts. Here are some photos of that salvage effort.

Images:
USS Cairo (1862). Photographed in the Mississippi River area during 1862, with a boat alongside her port bow, crewmen on deck and other river steamers in the background. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 61568. Read more about USS Cairo: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/c/cairo.html

USS Cairo (1862), salvage operations, 1961-1965, in the Yazoo River, Mississippi, where she was sunk by a Confederate mine on 12 December 1862. Bow section resting on Lifting Barge after being raised from Yazoo River near Vicksburg, Mississippi during salvage operations in 1964. Courtesy of Mr. Joe Schmidt, 1965. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 55193.

Bow of Cairo resting on lifting barge after being raised from Yazoo River near Vicksburg, Mississippi during salvage operations conducted between August and December 1964. Courtesy of the Vicksburg Evening Post. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 55192.

Cook Stove from Cairo, salvaged in August-December 1964. It carried the inscription, “Southern Belle”. At left can be seen three of the ship’s five boilers. Courtesy of the Vicksburg Evening Post. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 55190.

Salvage operations, 1961-1965, in the Yazoo River, Mississippi, where she was sunk by a Confederate mine on 12 December 1862. One of the CAIRO's gun port shutters, after recovery, about 1961. Courtesy of the "Vicksburg Evening Post.” NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 55180.

#usn #usnavy #navyhistory #usnhistory #navy #history #civilwarhistory #lostandfound #salvage

#OTD in 1954, USS Forrestal (CVA-59) was launched! Named after Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, this lead ship of h...
12/11/2020

#OTD in 1954, USS Forrestal (CVA-59) was launched!

Named after Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, this lead ship of her class was the first completed supercarrier. Learn more about the ship’s history in the museum’s online photograph gallery. #USSForrestal #NMUSN #NHHC #USN #NavyHistory #NavyReadiness

https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/ships-us/ships-usn-f/uss-forrestal-cva-59-cv-59-avt-59.html

📸: USS Forrestal (CVA-59) enters port at Naples, Italy, circa early 1959. Mount Vesuvius is in the distance. Aircraft visible on deck include A3D-2 bombers of squadron VAH-5, F4D-1 fighters of squadron VF-102, and A4D-2 attack planes of squadron VA-12. This photograph was released by the Department of Defense on 19 May 1959. Forrestal's 1958-59 Sixth Fleet tour had ended on 12 March of that year [Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command, catalog #: NH 97658].

Even if you do it every year, sending Holiday cards to all your loved ones can be overwhelming. The museum is here to he...
12/10/2020

Even if you do it every year, sending Holiday cards to all your loved ones can be overwhelming. The museum is here to help make that job easier! Just print it, color it, stamp it, mail it...done!

#StayingConnected #VirtualVacation #MailCall #Navy #NMUSN
#seasonsgreetings #HappyHolidays

#OTD 1982, the nuclear powered USS Ohio (SSBN 726), first Trident-Class submarine, returns from its first deterrent patr...
12/10/2020

#OTD 1982, the nuclear powered USS Ohio (SSBN 726), first Trident-Class submarine, returns from its first deterrent patrol.

Ohio is the lead ship in a class of 18 ballistic missile submarines. For the first 21 years of her service, she conducted strategic deterrent patrols. In late 2002, she underwent a three-year conversion into a guided missile submarine. The Ohio-class boats are the largest submarines ever built for the U.S. Navy.


Learn more: http://bitly.com/2fth4iN

Images:
USS Ohio (SSBN 726) underway.

USS Ohio (SSBN 726), the first Trident submarine, pierside at Delta Pier at Naval Submarine Base Bangor, 1982.

USS Ohio (SSBN-726) missile hatches test at Groton, Ct. Photo: US Navy - DN-ST-82-01336

Commissioning booklet for USS Ohio (SSBN 726).

USS Ohio in dry dock at PSNS & IMF on the Waterfront undergoing conversion to a guided missile submarine, March 2004.
#usn #usnavy #navyhistory #usnhistory #navy #history #ohio #subforce #underthesea

It’s been quite a year...whether you’re far from home or stuck at home...So let’s make our days merry and bright with so...
12/09/2020

It’s been quite a year...whether you’re far from home or stuck at home...

So let’s make our days merry and bright with some holiday decor!

Submit pictures via: instagram @nmusn or https://www.facebook.com/NMUSN

Contest closes Dec. 17, 2020 @ 6pm

#HappyHolidays #decor #NMUSN #USN

#OTD we celebrate one of the most integral technological advancements of World War II. We currently have this XAF instal...
12/09/2020

#OTD we celebrate one of the most integral technological advancements of World War II. We currently have this XAF installed in the Atlantic Section of our World War II gallery! Please read the link below to learn the background and details from the Naval Research Laboratory!

https://www.nrl.navy.mil/news/releases/fleets-first-radar-turns-75

View of USS New York (BB-34)’s forward superstructure, with the antenna of the XAF radar atop her pilot house, circa late 1938 or early 1939. Also, the XAF main control unit, transmitter and receiver is seen installed. [NHHC Photo Archives Identifier #: NH 77350-A and 105852]

Stop by the #NMUSN ‘s store for all of your holiday shopping needs!While the museum remains closed to visitors, our stor...
12/08/2020

Stop by the #NMUSN ‘s store for all of your holiday shopping needs!

While the museum remains closed to visitors, our store will be open this holiday season to those who live and work on the Washington Navy Yard. Located in Building 76, the store will open on 12/10 and 12/17 from 9am to 12pm. Please visit https://museumstore.navyhistory.org/ to browse the shop’s online store. #Holiday #MuseumStore #Shopping #NHF

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Sailor in a Box: WAVES
Sailor in a Box: WAVES

Enjoy a look back from our most memorable moments in 2020. April 13th, The WAVES made a splash in our Sailor In A Box series. #WAVES #NavyYearinReview With most of the country at home, Tom, the Director of Education for the National Museum of the United States Navy has put together a virtual "Sailor in a Box." Normally, it is an in-person showcase that consists of uniforms and objects from the museum's education collection, but today he is bringing it directly to you. So, sit back and enjoy the latest edition on the WAVES! . . You can learn more about women in the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/diversity/women-in-the-navy.html #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Heroism on a Day of Infamy: Medal of Honor Recipients at Pearl Harbor
Heroism on a Day of Infamy: Medal of Honor Recipients at Pearl Harbor

We apologize for any confusion this afternoon and the cutting short of our feed. Thanks for sticking with us! To round out Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day join Dr. Thomas Sheppard as he honors and highlights some of the greatest examples of courage under fire on December 7, 1941. Please stay tuned to our Events page for more Brown Bag Briefs and other Educational Outreach opportunities.

Facebook Live! - US Navy's Response to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Facebook Live! - US Navy's Response to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Watch the video below to take an in-depth look into the devastation and Navy response to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. Questions are welcome in the comments! #nmusn #navymuseumfromhome #1906earthquake #sanfrancisco

Because we know you miss us, just much as we miss you...Here's a little #bts peak of the prep work we're doing for our eventual re-opening. #nmusn #nhhc #usn #usnavy #navyhistory #navymuseum #navy #museum #navyreadiness #washingtondc

Teamwork at Inchon
Teamwork at Inchon

Historian and Curator Gordon Calhoun presents some background and analysis of the teamwork that made the landings at Inchon a success. This includes partnerships with other foreign nations and some that may surprise you. This is the fourth and final video in this speaker series. Please stay tuned for more additions to this playlist. #InchoninFocus #Inchon70 #KoreanWar70 #navymuseum #NMUSN

Seapower Dominance at Inchon
Seapower Dominance at Inchon

Historian and Curator Gordon Calhoun provides some background on what the US Navy brought to the table prior to and including the landings at Inchon. This is the third video in a series. Please stay tuned for more to come. #InchoninFocus

Weather and Navigation at Inchon
Weather and Navigation at Inchon

Historian and Curator Gordon Calhoun talks about the challenges of both the weather and navigation leading up to the landings at Inchon. This is the second video in a series. Please stay tuned for more to come. #InchoninFocus

Overview of Operation Chromite: The US Navy's Landings at Inchon
Overview of Operation Chromite: The US Navy's Landings at Inchon

Historian and Curator Gordon Calhoun gives an overview of the United States Navy's involvement in the landings at Inchon, South Korea beginning the Korean War. This is the first video in a series. Please stay tuned for more to come. #InchoninFocus

US Navy's Response to the 1855 Yellow Fever Epidemic Q & A
US Navy's Response to the 1855 Yellow Fever Epidemic Q & A

Historian and Curator Gordon Calhoun gives an overview and answers some questions about his recent article. You can check it out in our Facebook albums or you can download it here: https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn/pamphlets/usn-response-1855-yellow-fever-epidemic.html If you have any other questions, please put them in the comments and we will get you some answers. Enjoy the video and thanks for watching!

US Navy Peacoat
US Navy Peacoat

With most of the country at home, the National Museum of the United States Navy has put together a virtual "Sailor in a Box." Normally, it is an in-person showcase that consists of uniforms and objects from the museum's education collection, but today we are bringing it directly to you. So, sit back and enjoy the latest edition on the US Navy Peacoat! . . You can learn more about the history of the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Sailor in a Box: US Navy Recognition Models
Sailor in a Box: US Navy Recognition Models

With most of the country at home, the National Museum of the United States Navy has put together a virtual "Sailor in a Box." Normally, it is an in-person showcase that consists of uniforms and objects from the museum's education collection, but today we are bringing it directly to you. So, sit back and enjoy the latest edition on the US Navy Recognition Models of WWII! . . You can learn more about the history of the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

N1 Deck Jacket
N1 Deck Jacket

With most of the country at home, the National Museum of the United States Navy has put together a virtual "Sailor in a Box." Normally, it is an in-person showcase that consists of uniforms and objects from the museum's education collection, but today we are bringing it directly to you. So, sit back and enjoy the latest edition on the N1 Deck Jacket of WWII! . . You can learn more about the history of the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Naval Act of 1794
Naval Act of 1794

Since we are close to the anniversary of Congress passing the Naval Act of 1794, let's examine the circumstances surrounding the Naval Act and its lasting impact on the U.S. Navy today. . You can learn more about the history of the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Sailor in a Box: US Navy Corpsmen
Sailor in a Box: US Navy Corpsmen

With most of the country at home, the National Museum of the United States Navy has put together a virtual "Sailor in a Box." Normally, it is an in-person showcase that consists of uniforms and objects from the museum's education collection, but today we are bringing it directly to you. So, sit back and enjoy the latest edition on the US Navy Corpsmen of WWII! . . You can learn more about the history of the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Sailor in a Box: US Navy Kapok
Sailor in a Box: US Navy Kapok

With most of the country at home, Tom, the Director of Education for the National Museum of the United States Navy has put together a virtual "Sailor in a Box." Normally, it is an in-person showcase that consists of uniforms and objects from the museum's education collection, but today he is bringing it directly to you. So, sit back and enjoy the latest edition on the Kapok of WWII! . . You can learn more about the history of the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Sailor in a Box: WAVES
Sailor in a Box: WAVES

With most of the country at home, Tom, the Director of Education for the National Museum of the United States Navy has put together a virtual "Sailor in a Box." Normally, it is an in-person showcase that consists of uniforms and objects from the museum's education collection, but today he is bringing it directly to you. So, sit back and enjoy the latest edition on the WAVES! . . You can learn more about women in the Navy here: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/diversity/women-in-the-navy.html #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Sailor in a Box: USN Railroad Gun
Sailor in a Box: USN Railroad Gun

With everyone stuck at home, Tom, our Director of Education, decided to make a virtual "Sailor in a Box" for everyone! It's a program where we usually break out uniforms and objects from the education collection and showcase them in person. So, sit back and enjoy! . #NMUSN #NHHC #navyhistory #sailorinabox #navymuseumathome

Between the years 1964 and 1973, 3,403,000 Americans deployed to Southeast Asia. Among them, more than 1.8 million served as Sailors. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is an American holiday observed annually on March 29. It recognizes veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. So, this Sunday, let us say Thank You to those who served during this conflict. #NavyVietnamWarVet #ThankYou

What does it take to move the "Fat Man"?
What does it take to move the "Fat Man"?

What does it take to move the "Fat Man"? Well, it takes the whole staff along with some help of riggers! The move had to be made as we build out a new exhibit in the Cold War Gallery on the Navy in the Nuclear Age. The "Fat Man" style atomic bomb will be one of the focal points in this exhibit! . #NMUSN #NavalHistory #NHHC #Whenyouworkatamuseum

Of this Navy tradition, did you hear? When a deck log went verse to ring in the year. In the spirit of that rare official flair, We at the Navy Museum would like to share The events of this year that make us proud, Like the combat art show that drew a great crowd. Or the Nat’s trophy displayed in December And the three score Honor Flights—Always Remember! In year twenty-twenty, you must come and see Our newly designed Cold War Gallery. We’re grateful for the support from all of you, Have a wonderful New Year on land and blue!

Exciting things coming soon...
Exciting things coming soon...

We are working speedily to open an anniversary exhibit in January....do you know what Navy anniversary is coming soon? Watch closely and maybe you can tell... Come celebrate with us in 2020!

The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters bringing their classic songs to vibrant life. #nmusn #navyhistory #usnavyband #navymuseum #seachanters

Sound on❗️ Exhibit specialist Criis uses our brand new panel saw to cut...wait for it...panels! They are for a new exhibit on the Navy in the nuclear age. At over 100 decibels, the panel saw can cause serious hearing loss if the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is not worn. Like a pro, Criis wear her earmuffs, goggles, and closed-toe shoes to stay safe in the workshop. . . . . . #SafetyFirst #NMUSN #NavyHistory #NavyMuseum #NHHC #Navy #History #Museum

#ArtiFACTS: Battle of Midway Aircraft Models
#ArtiFACTS: Battle of Midway Aircraft Models

#ArtiFACTS: The art of model making. Collin Tatusko takes us behind-the-scenes of the model building process. Join Collin during Artifact Spotlight on June 6 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to see and learn about the aircraft models assembled for the Battle of Midway exhibit. #Midway75 #aircraft

#ArtiFACTS: Battle of Midway Painting
#ArtiFACTS: Battle of Midway Painting

#ArtiFACTS: On this day in 1942 during the Battle of Midway, the Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi explodes after several direct hits from naval Dauntless dive bombers, as depicted in Tom Freeman’s “Pawn Takes Castle” painting. Jeffrey Barta, Deputy Director of NHHC’s Museum Operations Division, talks about this artwork on display in the museum’s World War II exhibit. #Midway75 #WWII

ArtiFACTS: Samoan Fita Fita Guard
ArtiFACTS: Samoan Fita Fita Guard

#ArtiFACTS In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NMUSN's Managing Director Edward Furgol presents and describes the uniform of a traditional Samoan Fita Fita Guard. #AAPIHM17 #NavalHistory

ArtiFACTs: Medal of Honor Recipient Joachim Pease
ArtiFACTs: Medal of Honor Recipient Joachim Pease

#ArtiFACTS: U.S. Navy sailor, Joachim Pease, received America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for his actions in the American Civil War. #BlackHistoryMonth #CivilWar #USNavy

Black History Month Profile: Robert Smalls
Black History Month Profile: Robert Smalls

ArtiFACTS: Who is Robert Smalls? NMUSN’s registrar Beth Sanders shares the history of how Robert Smalls went from being an enslaved African American to a sea captain in the Union Navy. He left an indelible legacy of bravery, leadership and public service for all Americans. #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmerican #NavalHistory

ArtiFACTS: Piece of the Battleship USS Arizona
ArtiFACTS: Piece of the Battleship USS Arizona

#ArtiFACTS: NMUSN registrar Beth Sanders gives us a final sneak peek at one of the artifacts that will be on display in the Valor in the Pacific: A Remembrance exhibit, a piece of the USS Arizona. #ArtifactsUncased #USSArizona #PearlHarbor

ArtiFACTS: USS Arizona Ship Model
ArtiFACTS: USS Arizona Ship Model

#ArtiFACTS: NMUSN's education director gives us an overview and look at the USS Arizona ship model that will be included in the Valor in the Pacific: A Remembrance exhibit. #ArtifactsUncased #PearlHarbor #NavalHistory

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