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DoD Intern Meets With Admiral Holloway
Kyle Nappi, an undergraduate student at the Ohio State University, recently visited with NHF Chairman Emeritus Admiral James L. Holloway III to gain insights about Public Affairs as a component of leadership. Nappi, who is attending Ohio State’s John Glenn School of Public Affairs, is currently a Glenn Fellow intern with the Office of the
Battleship IOWA departs Suisun Bay
The big news in naval history last week was the formal transfer of the battleship Iowa (BB-61) to the Pacific Battleship Center, and her subsequent departure from the National Defense Reserve Fleet at Suisun Bay, CA. Iowa‘s transfer to a private organization closes the book on the battleship era. Nicknamed “the Big Stick,” Iowa is
Ghost Ship Barry: Happy Halloween!
Screams echoed across Washington Navy Yard on Friday night, as visitors crowded on board the haunted Ghost Ship Barry, an annual Halloween tradition. An estimated 955 children and adults survived the horrors lurking below decks of this Cold War era destroyer. Visitors began their evening in the National Museum of the United States Navy, where
Dynamic New Lighting for Submarine Exhibit
In June 2011, the Naval Historical Foundation cut the ribbon on the brand new Covert Submarine Operations exhibit, at the Cold War Gallery, Washington Navy Yard (see photos of the ceremony, which was attended by CNO Admiral Jonathan Greenert, on our Flickr page). The exhibit is the latest display built by the Foundation on behalf
War of 1812 Bicentennial Heritage Speakers Survey
Opportunity: Since 1997, the Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) has maintained a list of members who are available to speak to groups on naval historical topics in their areas of expertise. Many of our speakers are scholars who have conducted research and are widely published. Other speakers are Navy veterans “who were there” or have strong
Call for Papers: The Falklands War 30 Years On
CALL FOR PAPERS The Falklands War 30 years on. A one day conference at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth 19 May 2012 This conference will provide new, early career and established scholars the opportunity to present new research and perspectives on the 1982 Falklands Conflict. It will focus on the war at
Call for Papers: North American Society for Oceanic History
The Multifaceted Maritime World Maritime Worlds: Transportation, Sciences, Fisheries, Communities, Conflict, Commerce The North American Society of Oceanic Historians (NASOH) will hold its conference and annual meeting in Galveston from Sunday, 22 April, through Thursday, 26 April. The headquarters hotel will be the Tremont Hotel in historic downtown Galveston. Texas A&M University at Galveston will
Used Books
One of our more popular programs is our ongoing used book sale. In the past, customers had to wait for our quarterly book sale to buy used books. Now, we are pleased to announce that affordably priced used books on naval and military history are available every day at the Museum Store at the National
Planned Giving and Donation of Stocks or Bonds
Planned giving, sometimes called charitable gift planning, provides an opportunity for those who value the Naval Historical Foundation and want to preserve its legacy for generations to come. When assessing your long-term giving plans, please consider including a long-term gift through your Will. By simply adding a Codicil to your Will, you need only to
Combined Federal Campaign
The Naval Historical Foundation’s mission covers three important aspects of naval history: Preservation, Education, and Commemoration. We help to preserve historic artifacts, documents, and photographs through acquisition and transfer to appropriate archives and museums. We educate the public and the U.S. Navy by creating world class museum exhibits, informative videos, and compelling publications – as
Prizes and Awards
The Naval Historical Foundation is proud to recognize outstanding work in the field of history. Click below to read more about each of our major prizes and awards: Admiral Bruce DeMars Distinguished Service Award for Service to the NHF NHF Distinguished Service Award for Leadership and Support to Naval History Commodore Dudley W. Knox Naval
BOOK REVIEW: Warriors and Wizards – The Development and Defeat of Radio Controlled Glide Bombs of the Third Reich
by Martin J. Bollinger, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD (2010), 269 pp Reviewed by Captain Roger F. Jones, U.S. Navy (Retired) This is a very interesting and superbly written book about German glide bombs, a relatively little-known weapon used against the Allied Navies in the Mediterranean and the littoral Atlantic waters of Europe during August
New Website for the Cold War Gallery
The Naval Historical Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new website in support of the Cold War Gallery. The site is a sophisticated multimedia presentation designed to allow visitors to go on a “virtual tour” of the newest addition to the National Museum of the United States Navy. We have been working
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