Naval History Blog

USS CABOT (CVL-28) REUNION: 21-25 October, 2012

Naval Institute Archives — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:15 +0000

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USS AMERICA (CVA/CV66) REUNION: 11-15 Sept 2012

Naval Institute Archives — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:15:37 +0000

The USS America Carrier Veteran’s Association will hold it’s Reunion in Baton Rouge, LA, from September 11th through September 15th, 2012. The highlight of the reunion will be a trip to Pascagoula, MS, for a tour of the LHA6 America. Contact Harry Rodriquez, Reunion Director, for details: (845) 661-1284 hatron10@aol.com www.ussamerica.org (888) 391-CV66

First Flight Over the North Pole

Naval Institute Archives — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:47:37 +0000

May 9th, 1926 LCDR Richard Byrd and Chief Machinist Mate Floyd Bennett fly over the North Pole Fifteen years after Robert Peary claimed to have reached the North Pole, Richard E. Byrd, along with his pilot, Floyd Bennett, became the first men to fly over the pole. Because the North Pole lies within the Arctic Ocean, rather [...]

Battle of the Coral Sea

Naval Institute Archives — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:54:26 +0000

70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 8th, 1942 May 8th, 1942, marked the end of the Battle of the Coral Sea, the first carrier vs. carrier battle, which took place between the United States and Japan over the course of five days. In April 2006, Naval [...]

First U. S. Manned Space Flight

Naval Institute Archives — Sat, 05 May 2012 06:00:57 +0000

May 5th, 1961 CDR Alan Shepard Jr. mans first U. S. space flight Fifty-one years ago, the United States launched its first manned spacecraft, Freedom 7. The flight, which lasted almost fifteen-and-a-half minutes, marked a monumental step towards the U. S. space program’s goal of placing a man on the moon. In this, [...]

Battle of Manila Bay

Naval Institute Archives — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:08 +0000

May 1st, 1898 Commodore George Dewey wins the Battle of Manila Bay Official Battle Report as published in Proceedings The Battle of Manila Bay marked the first major victory in the Spanish-American War. The battle, which ended in less than a day’s time, demonstrated the naval prowess which earned the United States a quick and decisive victory in the war [...]

USS Tulare (AKA/LKA-112) Reunion Notice

Naval Institute Archives — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:06:01 +0000

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