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A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Key Massachusetts Events Fueling the American Revolution
The 250th anniversary of pivotal Massachusetts events that sparked the American Revolution is a momentous occasion, commemorated with a series of elaborate parades, reenactments, and tributes. This ...
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The Oldest Operational U.S. Military Vessel Isn’t What You Think
The best bar trivia teams, and perhaps even a few Jeopardy champions, might be stumped by the trivia question: what is the ...
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The USS Turner Joy’s Role in the Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Today, as a floating memorial, the Turner Joy stands as a testament to naval engineering and warfare—but also as a reminder ...
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A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's why
A Japanese pilot slammed his Zero fighter plane into the USS Missouri and ignited a fireball on April 11, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa. The suicide attack instantly killed the pilot, but none of ...
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As SS United States Inches Closer to Becoming Artificial Reef, Florida Diving Businesses Battle for Position
The historic SS United States has been sitting at the Port of Mobile in Alabama for more than a month now, and with each ...
250 years later, Paul Revere will ride again
The annual reenactment of the famed midnight ride is scheduled for April 18. Here’s a breakdown of special events and ...
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Navy commissions submarine USS Iowa in Groton ceremony
The Navy commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797), in a traditional ceremony held ...