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The first working submarine was a leather-covered rowboat invented by Cornelis Drebbel in 1620. Drebbel went on to build two more, with the final one managing to reach depths of 15 feet. #SubmarineArchive #SubmarineFacts #NavyHistory
📝 The 2024 CNO Naval History Essay Contest is still open for submissions until April 30th! The @USNavyCNO invites all entrants to share their insights by applying lessons from naval history to tackle today's Navy challenges. mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Mes… #NavyHistory
Wargames teach critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and team work. Last week the Naval War College Museum said "Be Prepared" to have fun to Boy Scout Troop 175 from Connecticut and they had a blast learning all this and more. #nhhc #navalwarcollege #navyhistory #boyscouts
Today we honor the sacrifice and bravery of our fellow Navy #veterans who served during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and welcome home. #vietnamwar #vietnamveteran #navyhistory #militaryhistory
#OnThisDay in 1882: Secretary of the Navy William H. Hunt (Jan. 7, 1881 to April 16, 1882), creates the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) with General Order No. 292. @USNHistory Find out more about what happened today: history.navy.mil/today-in-histo…. #OnThisDay #NavyHistory
The USS Hornet has a speaker's bureau. We will come to your site (in the SF Bay Area) and give you a presentation about the history of this famous ship-the USS Hornet. Just email: [email protected] #usshornet #usshornetmuseum #navyhistory #ushistory #Apollohistory
If you didn't catch the @BattleshipNJ make its way down the Delaware River past the Navy Yard today, here are some shots so you don't feel like you missed out. #battleship #battleshipnewjersey #bb62 #drydock #navyyardhistory #navyhistory
📣Calling all history buffs! There is still time to enter the 2024 CNO Naval History Essay Contest. Submit your essay by 30 April 2024. For contest details, visit history.navy.mil/get-involved/e… #NavyHistory
In anticipation of the @BattleshipNJ's homecoming to the Navy Yard for maintenance, we're sharing some archival pics. Come to the Navy Yard 3/21 when it's being tugged past the Navy Yard. #battleship #battleshipnewjersey #bb62 #drydock #navyyardhistory #navyhistory
#OnThisDay in 1947: Ensign John W. Lee, Jr., becomes the first African-American with a commission in the regular Navy and serves on board the USS Kearsarge. Find out more about what happened today: bit.ly/48ETe9n @USNHistory #Navy #NavyHistory
1847: An @USArmy- @USNavy force begins the siege of Veracruz, Mexico. Approximately 12,000 U.S. troops land on the beaches, along with their horses, mules, artillery, and supplies. 📖 bit.ly/3TkTBkV #OnThisDay #NavyHistory
Today's our birthday, 99 years of #NavyMusic! #OnThisDay, 1925, by Act of Congress, the navy band stationed at the Navy Yard in Washington, DC, was established as the "United States Navy Band". #NavyHistory #NavyMusic #Music #USNavy
Today we're highlighting our Chief Financial Officer's favorite commemorative plaque! Read more about why Scott chose Sgt. Basilone’s plaque below. #NavyMemorial #USNavy #NavyHistory
Swing by @azsciencecenter tomorrow for #NavyWeek Phoenix and dive into some #NavyHistory! Ever wondered how ships float? This booklet from @NtlMuseumUSNavy will tell you how! history.navy.mil/content/histor…
Enjoying our #NHHCVisits for #NavyWeek Phoenix! Check out some #NavyHistory on Arizona state.
Today, we pay tribute to Dorie Miller, whose remarkable bravery during the #PearlHarbor attack made history as the first Black recipient of the Navy Cross. #PearlHarbor #NavyHistory