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USS Slater DE766 |
Moored on the Hudson River in Albany, New York, the USS Slater has undergone an extensive ten-year restoration that has returned the ship to her former glory.
http://www.ussslater.org/ |
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Artillery Unit Histories with Links |
http://www.angelfire.com/ca5/militaryhistoryus/history.html |
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About That Flag On Suribachi |
Background and history regarding the TWO flags on Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/AhoyMarines.html |
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Korean War Tribute |
http://www.lifeinkorea.com/koreanwar.cfm |
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Commemorative Air Force |
http://www.confederateairforce.org/ |
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KOREAN WAR DISCUSSION LIST |
OPEN TO ALL-for the discussion of all areas of the Korean War.
http://www.korean-war.com/kwdiscussionlist.html |
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Korean War POW/MIA Network
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Looking for a Missing Serviceman from the Korean War? We have the 944 List, Johnnie Johnson List, MIA/CAP Report, Air Intel and Air Force Manual 200-25, KT Interrogation Reports, POW/MIA Sightings, UTM Grid Maps, Remains and Prison Camp information, and m
http://www.koreanwarpowmia.net/index.htm |
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Higgins Boat Project |
The Higgins Boat Project is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization using original plans and original material specifications to build an authentic Higgins boat (LCVP) for display at the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans, La.
http://www.higginsboat.org/ |
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Marine Corps History
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Links to Marine history sites.
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/awc-usmc.htm |
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Japanese Propaganda Postcards of World War II |
http://www.cccyclery.com/japan/ |
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Iwo Jima Tribute |
Created as a tribute to the soldiers who fought and died on Iwo Jima. Nice sound effects and photos.
http://www.weathersdesign.com/IwoJima.htm |
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All POW / MIA |
A massive POW-MIA Archive featuring news, reports, email news network, documents, daily & monthly updates, military, government & research links, testimony on Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Korea - Cold War, World War II, Russia, China and Iraq.
http://www.aiipowmia.com/ |
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Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary |
A dictionary of the famous Navjo CodeTalkers of the USMC in WW II! Also, the Marines Hymn in Navajo with translation.
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-4.htm |
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The Defense of Wake |
Marines in World War II Historical Monograph
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USMC/USMC-M-Wake.html |
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First Texas Infantry |
Dedicated to Civil War Enthusiasts involving reenactments of the 1st Texas Infantry.
http://www.firsttexasinfantry.com/ |
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The Korean War |
Detailed history of the forces sent by many of the UN member states that participated in the conflict in Korea.
http://www.korean-war.com/ |
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Iwo Jima |
Links, information, and pictures of the flag raisers.
http://www.iwojima.com/ |
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World War II on the Web |
WW II information of interest to the collector, historian, and researchers.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/2691/welcome.htm |
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Hyperwar: WW II on the WWW |
comprehensive study of World War II
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/index.html |
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US Army Insignia Home Page |
History and illustrations of Army insignia, rank badges and medals.
http://www2.powercom.net/~rokats/armyhome.html |
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Medal of Honor Citatiions |
History of the Medal of Honor, statistics and lists of recipeints beginning with the Civil War to present.
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm |
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Army Historical Foundation |
The Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American soldier.
http://www.armyhistory.org/ |
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Ace Pilots - History of Marine Corps Aviation |
The story of USMC aviators from the early biplane days, through both World Wars and Korea, to jets and helicopters of the present.
http://www.acepilots.com/usmc/main.html |
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The Marines edited by Brigadier General Edwin H. Simmons, USMC (Ret.) |
Excepts from the book, The Marines, by BGen Edwin Simmons, usmc (RET.); sample chapter, and chronology of the USMC.
http://www.hlla.com/catalog/marines.html |
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Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation / Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. |
The Flying Leathernecks Historical Foundation -- formerly located at MCAS, El Toro, California; now in its new location in MiraMar, San Diego, California. Museum information and images as well as a gift shop.
http://home.pacbell.net/flhf/ |
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War in the Pacific, The US Marines in WWII |
Features key battles fought in defense of the USA in the Pacific Theater.
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/6991/usmc.htm |
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Iwo Jima, The Battle |
Operations by Marines on the island of Iwo Jima in February of 1945!
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/redwoodsigns/iwojima.html |
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American War Pages |
links to historical and genealogical information on the Civil War. Some are Unit and/or Surname searchable.
http://members.tripod.com/~nvance/War.html |
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Kingman County Kansas |
Site lists deceased veterans of Kingman County, Kansas grouped according to conflict: Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish Americna War, WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Viet Nam War, US Service, Service Academies, Those Serving in More Than One War.
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/genweb/kingman/veterans.html |
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Art's Iwo Jima Flag History |
Explanation of the Iwo Jima flags.
http://members.aol.com/iwoart/index.html |
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Tarawa on the Web |
The assault of the 2nd Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll.
http://www.tarawaontheweb.org/ |
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Remember The Alamo |
Stories about the battle at the Alamo and various heros of the battle by the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry
http://www.kwanah.com/txmilmus/tnghist3.htm |
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AGAINST ALL ODDS |
Discussion boards, photos, and paeans to American bravery in battles such as Lexington, the Alamo, and Little Bighorn.
http://www.mohicanpress.com/battles/ |
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The Makin Raid-August 17&18, 1942 |
The story of the nine Marines left on Makin and captured by the Japanese in 1942, later executed and buried on Kwajalein atoll.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/carlsonraidersexecuted.html |
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U.S. Army Military History Institute |
Our mission is to preserve the Army’s history and ensure access to historical research materials. We serve as the primary facility where researchers study Army history.
http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/ |
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Scuttlebutt & Small Chow: A Salty Old Harbor of Marine Corps History |
An extensive site with much original material and illustrated galleries about Marines in the Revolutionary War, shipboard Marines of the 19th century, World War I, China and World War II.
http://www.scuttlebuttsmallchow.com/ |
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Marine Corps Legacy Museum |
A non-profit educational organization dedicated to USMC History and the construction of the ONLY comprehensive study archive and display of USMC history in the Central USA.
http://www.mclm.com/ |
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History of the 1947 Freedom Train |
History of the 1947 Freedom Train and US Marines assigned to duty aboard the train.
http://www.northeast.railfan.net/1947freedom.html |
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History Of The L/Cpl Rank In The USMC |
http://www.expage.com/page/lcpl |
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U.S. Army Center of Military History
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Online resources, documents, artwork and links. Includes Medal of Honor Citations.
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/default.htm |
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John Sargent's Military History Center |
Focuses on the US Artillery and its history. Lots of pictures and links to other artillery sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca5/militaryhistoryus/index.html |
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The Korean War |
Bert Kortengaard's site, featuring specifications and other information about weapons. Bibliography and links included.
http://www.rt66.com/~korteng/SmallArms/arms.htm |
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Seabee Album Korea 1951-54 |
Information and photographs, including VMCJ-1 and MAG-33.
http://weblube.com/seabeealbum.index.htm |
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Korean War |
Lengthy article describing the war from an American perspective, with images and some useful links.
http://www.koreanwar.com/ |
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Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry |
The Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry is one of Texas’ greatest assets. It is the only museum in the Nation devoted to the history of the military forces of the State of Texas.
http://www.kwanah.com/txmilmus/museum.htm |
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Relics of the Battle of the Bulge |
Identified items lost by American soldiers.
http://www.geocities.com/eft435/bulge3.htm |
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In Flanders Fields |
Well known poem relative to WWI.
http://nichecom.com/~vfw/ff.html |
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John Philip Sousa |
Much information regarding the world famous leader of the U.S. Marine Corps Band.
http://www.dws.org/sousa/ |
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Third Armored Division Association Archives |
The Third Armored Division Association Archives at the University of Illinois is a valuable resource for research, especially studies involving the actions of the Third Armored Division and the First Army. The wide range of items donated by veterans of al
http://web.library.uiuc.edu/ahx/3rdarmor/3rdarmor.htm |
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Hall of Heroes |
A virtual museum dedicated to winners of the Congressional Medal of Honor and other patriotic subjects.
http://www.homeofheroes.com/ |
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World War II |
A large compilation of WW II links for researchers including Army Air Force Bombardment Groups links.
http://www.powmiaff.org/wwII.html |
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Women Veterans |
A history of their past and information for the present.
http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/ |
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Scuttlebutt & Small Chow Marine Corps History Online Discussion List |
Discussion Group-USMC History
http://www.scuttlebuttsmallchow.com/list.html |
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Chosin Reservoir, Korea, November - December 1950 |
http://www.chosinreservoir.com/ |
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See also: Prisoners of War, Army Groups, Air Force Groups, Marine Corps Groups, Navy Groups |
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Marine Vignettes #86-89 |
An explanation of the Old Corps
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/gunnyg/vignettes22.html |
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USAAS-USAAC-USAAF-USAF Aircraft Serial Numbers--1908 to Present |
Website with information about aircraft
http://home.att.net/~jbaugher/usafserials.html |
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Bluejacket Forum |
Navy and Marine Corps history, along with photographs.
http://www.bluejacket.com/ |
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Story of a Sword |
U.S. Marines involved in the historic surrender of Japanese Forces in North China in 1945.
http://www.titchenal.com/stories/StorySword/ |
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Early History of the US Marines |
British Royal Marines, Continental Marines and Modern Marines.
http://www.acidus.com/marines.html |
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Cradle of Aviation Museum |
Garden City, NY - Aviation museum with exhibits, lectures, events and IMAX theater
http://www.cradleofaviation.org/ |
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Carlson Of The Raider Marines |
Background and history of LtCol Evans F. Carlson USMC, and the events leading to the formation of the Raider Marines.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/carlson.html# |
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China Marines |
A short history of the U.S. Marines service in China from the 19th century through to the present. Includes links to related information, facts, and stories.
http://www.expage.com/page/chinamarines |
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The First Battalion of the 28th Marines on Iwo Jima |
The story of the First Battalion of the 28th Marines on Iwo Jima. In a 90 minute drive, the First Battalion severed Suribachi from the rest of the island.
http://hometown.aol.com/usmc987332/ |
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VMO-2 History |
Site cronicles the History of VMO-2. It also has referrals to the OV-10 and AH-1 and UH-1 communities.
http://www.angelfire.com/va/benjieov10info/vmo2hist.html |
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History Of The Gunnery Sergeant Rank |
The origin, history of and related information regarding the rank of gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1898 to the present.
http://www20.brinkster.com/gunnyg/gyhistory.html |
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The Birth of the United States Marine Corps: Semper Fi |
Historical writing of the origins and employment of the Marine Corps.
http://www.geocities.com/mclane65/birth.html |
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Marine Vignette #123, Gung Ho! According To Evans F. Carlson, by Dick Gaines |
LtCol Evans F. Carlson was the foundation on which the now famous phrase "Gung Ho!" was born. But its true meaning is much misunderstood; this article explains its basis of ethical indoctrination.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/message?forumid=54364&messageid=956715764 |
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KOREAN WAR, 1950-1953 |
An exhaustive bibliography of books, documents, and periodicals related to the war in Korea. Covers subjects such as communist activities, strategy, military operations, political considerations, nuclear issues, negotiations, and prisoners of war.
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/korea/korw.htm |
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Return to Korea |
Modern photographs of Korean War battle sites, museum exhibits, tourist attractions, and information on the June 1953 battle at Boomerang.
http://johnhamill.tripod.com/ |
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In Honor of the 24th Inf. Div. |
Dedicated to explore and honor the history of this military unit in its 55 years of history.
http://home.earthlink.net/~scottie16/index.html |
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Korean War Info |
Online resource covering the history of the Korean War. Topics include overview of battles, technology, propaganda and culture, and memorials. Includes maps, discussion forum, and related links.
http://korean-war.info/ |
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Korean War Aces |
Brief bios and combat stories of U.S. F-86 and other fighter aces of Korean War, like Jabara, McConnell, Fischer and Risner.
http://www.acepilots.com/korea_aces.html |
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EFFECTIVENESS OF AIR INTERDICTION DURING THE KOREAN WAR |
A study on the effectiveness of air strikes against North Korean and Chinese field units during the early months of the war and its decisiveness in shaping the course of the war.
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/documents/237ADH.htm |
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Soviet Aces in the Korean War |
History of Soviet fighter pilots who secretly fought on the North Korean side. Provides pilots' names and their total kills.
http://aeroweb.lucia.it/~agretch/RAFAQ/SovietAces.html |
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Lessons from Operation Strangle in the Korean War |
Article discussing the strategic lessons learned from Operation Strangle, an aerial campaign to destroy the North Korean rail system during the Korean War.
http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/kirtland.html |
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B-29s over Korea |
Dedicated to remembering the Korean War, the B-29, and their aircrews and the maintenance personnel. Contains recollections, images, and other articles about the aircraft, the early Cold War, and reconnaissance and aerial photography.
http://www.b-29s-over-korea.com/ |
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Military Oral History Collection |
A collection of biographies, stories, memorials, photographs and documents submitted by or on behalf of military veterans to honor, preserve and teach of their sacrifices and why and how they served.
http://members.aol.com/famjustin/miloralhis.html |
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The 50th ANNIVERSARY of D-DAY |
Photo gallery of the return of veterans to Normandy, France for the 50th Anniversary of D-Day in June 1994. Includes pages on the Atlantic Wall and tributes to D-Day veterans.
http://www.dday50.com/ |
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In honor of The Veterans of Grady County Georgia Who Served in World War II |
High School student interview and honor veterans of World War II in their county in an effort to make other teens aware of the living history around them that needs to be video taped and preserved. Also lists veterans of various services and the killed in
http://www.angelfire.com/yt/worldwar2vets/gradycountyvets.html |
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Haze Gray & Underway |
Through various name changes and relocations over the years, this site has remained dedicated to providing the finest naval history information. Today Hazegray has grown to over 14,000 files, among them over 3,000 images. We are dedicated to maintaining t
http://www.hazegray.org/ |
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Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum |
This site also provides selected military history and museum-related links. Many of these sites link to other interesting and informative sites.
http://www.mightyeighth.org/ |
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ArmyAirForces.com |
This web site was started on September 26, 1998, under the name "HeavyBombers" and has grown ever since. It exists to help you research the United States Army Air Forces, its personnel, units, and aircraft. It is never too late to get started.
http://www.armyairforces.com/ |
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Veterans' Forum on HistoryChannel.com |
The Veterans' Forum on HistoryChannel.com is dedicated to preserving the experiences of the men and women who served our nation. The Eyewitness Accounts and Veteran Locator features, along with active discussion forums, provide a place where veterans, the
http://veterans.historychannel.com/default.asp |
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Veterans History Project |
The Veterans History Project collects and preserves the extraordinary wartime stories of ordinary people. Our primary focus is on first-hand accounts of
U.S. Veterans from 20th & 21st Century wars. In addition, those U.S. citizen civilians who were activ
http://www.loc.gov/vets// |
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE 4TH MARINES by Mr. James S. Santelli
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"A Brief History of the 4th Marines" is a concise narrative of the regiment since its initial activation over a half century ago. Official records of the Marine Corps and appropriate historical works were utilized in compiling this chronicle. It is publ
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/usmchist/4thMar.txt |
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Naval Order of the United States |
The Naval Order of the United States (NOUS) was founded in 1890 by descendants of New England seafarers who fought in the Revolutionary War. The Order’s “charge” is to encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects and to promote the preser
http://www.navalorder.org/ |
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Army Air Forces Historical Association |
Formed in 1993, the Army Air Forces Historical Association®, based in northern New Jersey, is an historical and educational non-profit organization. The association participates in air shows, historical retrospect's, educational programs and seminars pro
http://www.aafha.org/ |
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U.S. Navy Memorial |
Washington, D.C.- The U.S. Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center is located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 123. The D.C. Metro's Green and Yellow Line stops at Archives-Navy Memorial, steps from our front door. Navy Band hold concerts regularly
http://www.lonesailor.org/ |
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Naval Historical Center |
Washington, D.C. Washington Navy Yard, 805 Kidder Breese Street SE. The Naval Historical Center is the official history program of the Department of the Navy. Its lineage dates back to 1800 with the founding of the Navy Department Library by President Joh
http://www.history.navy.mil/ |
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Naval Historical Foundation |
Washington, D.C. 1306 Dahlgren Avenue, SE | Washington Navy Yard. Mission: To preserve and promote the naval history of the United States by supporting official Sea Service programs and institutions, meeting the needs of the public for naval history, and
http://www.navyhistory.org/ |
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Display Ship Barry |
Washington, D.C. NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER, 805 Kidder Breese Street SE -- Washington Navy Yard, Pier No. 2. The decommissioned destroyer Barry (DD 933) open to visitors. Check website for hours.
http://www.history.navy.mil/visit/visit5.htm |
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Washington Navy Yard - park |
Washington, D.C. NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER, 805 Kidder Breese Street SE -- Across from the Navy Museum on the banks of the Anacostia River lies Willard Park. The park is filled with naval ordnance from the Civil War, both world wars and the Vietnam era. A 1
http://www.history.navy.mil/visit/visit6.htm |
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St. Marys Submarine Museum |
Saint Marys, GA, Located in historic downtown St Marys, GA, the museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". A wide variety of Submarine artifacts, memorabilia and information are available for viewing, and you can checkout the beautiful S
http://www.stmaryssubmuseum.com/index.html |
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Submarine Force Museum |
Groton, CT. The Submarine Force Museum, home of the USS Nautilus, maintains the world's finest collection of submarine artifacts. It is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy, and as such is the primary repository for artifacts, docu
http://www.ussnautilus.org/ |
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park |
Honolulu, HI, 11 Arizona Memorial Drive. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park's mission is to restore and preserve the World War II submarine USS Bowfin (SS-287), and submarine-related artifacts on our grounds and in the Museum. Bowfin Park's parent organi
http://www.bowfin.org/website/index.cfm |
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Historic Naval Ships Association - Historic Naval ShipVisitors' Guide |
Site has lists of historical ships categorized by location, name and type -- worldwide
http://www.hnsa.org./ |
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Mid Atlantic Air Museum |
Reading, PA. There's something for everyone at the Mid Atlantic Air Museum. Located at Reading Pennsylvania's Regional Airport (Carl A. Spaatz Field - KRDG), the Museum's collection includes award-winning warbirds, classic airliners, rare & unusual milit
http://www.maam.org/index.html |
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Army Air Forces Historical Association - Links page |
Where were the airforces located? with links to their respective sites including links to bomb groups and fighter groups if available. This is the Internet's largest list of Bomber and Fighter Groups!
http://www.aafha.org/links.html |
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National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. |
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. has hundreds of original, historic artifacts on display, including the Wright 1903 Flyer; the Spirit of St. Louis; the Apollo 11 command module Columbia; and a Lunar rock sample th
http://www.nasm.si.edu/museum/flagship.cfm |
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center |
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall. The building opened in December, 2003, and provides enough space for the Smithsonian to display the thousands of avi
http://www.nasm.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy/ |
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The Memphis Belle, B-17 Flying Fortress |
The Memphis Belle Memorial Association, Inc. solicits donations of materials, services, time and cash from individuals and organizations to help us with the restoration of the "Memphis Belle." We are a 501c3 not for profit corporation and all donations ar
http://www.memphisbelle.com/ |
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National Museum of the United States Air Force |
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (near Dayton) - The National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, Ohio is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world. The Museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts to tell the exciting s
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/index.htm |
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Pima Air & Space Museum |
Tucson, Arizona - The Pima Air & Space Museum is the largest Air & Space Museum in the Western United States, funded by gate receipts, Gift Shop sales, memberships, donations and grants.
http://www.pimaair.org/ |
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Yankee Air Museum |
Belleville, MI - The Yankee Air Museum is adjacent to ample tie-down space and Jet Center East making it a great fly-in destination. Exhibits, events and air shows.
http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/ |
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"Homefront", a quality monthly magazine that was sent to area veterans during World War II |
Website about Homefront magazine. Highly collectible, the Homefront still provides later generations with an unequaled slice of what life was like in a typical small American town during the 1940's and personalizes the sacrifices made by all Americans dur
http://www.homefrontmag.org/ |
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