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.

**Access to some of the collections located at the Washington Navy Yard may be limited. Please refer to the Notices section below for the most current information.


Trieste preparing for mid Pacific operations, 1959
African American Heritage

Celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans in the U.S. Navy.
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NOTICES

Archives
The Operational Archives, Aviation Archives, and Ships Archives will be closed 28 Jan to 8 Feb, and again from 4 Mar through 15 Mar, to allow staff to prepare for facility improvements and backlog processing.
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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

Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Website

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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HQWEB LINK

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CAC access required.
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NHHC HIGHLIGHTS
Presidential Seal Presidents in the U.S. Navy
Before serving the nation as Commander in Chief of the U.S. military, six former U.S. Presidents served their nation as officers in the U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Navy Chaplain Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben Womens History Month
Celebrate the accomplishments of women in the US Navy.
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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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