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National Park Service: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: Robert Heriot Barclay
This web page gives a history of the life of Robert Barclay, a midshipman in the British Navy.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Battle of the Atlantic: A Virtual Exhibit
An online exhibit detailing Word War II's Battle of the Atlantic.
US Navy
U.s. Military History and National Security
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.
US Navy
Naval Historical Cent: China Relief Expedition 1900 1901
This brief page explains the United States Navy and Marines' role in putting down the Boxer Rebellion in China.
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: The Bermuda Triangle
The Naval Historical Center offers straightforward facts and information from the US Coast Guard about the area known as "The Bermuda Triangle." While the site does not deny that there have been some disappearances and "traceless...
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A View on Cities: Washington: The Lone Sailor
The Lone Sailor, US Navy Memorial (Washington)
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Uss Bowfin (Submarine)
US Navy Submarine which sank 16 Japanese vessels during World War II. Now a Museum Ship.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage Center: Captain Joy Bright Hancock
A site from the Naval Historical Center provides biographical information on Joy Bright Hancock (1898-1986), champion for women in the Armed Services.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Newscast on the Battles of the Ironclad Ships
This lesson is on the ironclad ships and the battles that took place during the Civil War. Learners will use the information from previous lessons to create a simulated newscast that takes place during an actual battle between ironclad...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Battle of Lake Erie, 1812
A map of Lake Erie showing the site at the western end of the lake of the Battle of Put-in-Bay on September 10, 1813 between the United States Navy under Oliver Perry and the British Royal Navy.
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John Paul Jones Medal
Most of us only know him as the brave captain of a sinking ship yelling out, "I have not yet begun to fight!" However, here is a more complete story of his trials and tribulations in the service of his Country.
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John Paul Jones
Most of us only know him as the brave captain of a sinking ship yelling out, "I have not yet begun to fight!" However, here is a more complete story of his trials and tribulations in the service of his Country.
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Houdon Bust of John Paul Jones
Most of us only know him as the brave captain of a sinking ship yelling out, "I have not yet begun to fight!" However, here is a more complete story of his trials and tribulations in the service of his Country.
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Etc: Maps Etc: From New Orleans to the Gulf, 1862
A map of the Mississippi River from New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain to the mouth on the Gulf of Mexico. The map shows the location of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, two Confederate forts essential to the protection of New Orleans,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 1862
A map of Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip, two Confederate forts on the Mississippi River in Louisiana. The map shows the fortifications, batteries, and the chain barrier across the Mississippi. These forts were essential to the...
Other
Destroyers Online: Destroyers, Destroyer Escorts, and Frigates
Extensive information about primary U.S. war ships used to protect convoys from U-Boats.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Roosevelt Corollary and Latin America
See how the Roosevelt Corollary expanded on the Monroe Doctrine and allowed for intervention in Latin American affairs.
US Senate
United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
The official place for information on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Library of Congress
Loc: Patriotic Melodies
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Old Naval Observatory
The original US Naval Observatory, current home of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; closed to the public.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Barry
(1745-1803) Naval officer that became the senior captain in the navy and commanded all US ships in the West Indies