by superadmin | Mar 17, 2021 | Adm. Nimitz, distance learning, education, history, pearl harbor, wwii
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN Oil on canvas by Adrian Lamb, 1960.Adm. Nimitz played a major role in the naval history of WWII holding the title of both Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas as well as the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. During his...
by superadmin | Dec 30, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, distance learning, education, goats, history, navy, ships, submarine
“Billie’s Morning Bath.” Sailors wash their goat mascot on board a U.S. Navy battleship, circa 1907-1908. This view may have been taken during the Great White Fleet world cruise. Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold (NH 101549)Sailing animals are...
by superadmin | Dec 30, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, distance learning, Fire prevetion, history, smokey bear, wwii
1989; Smokey Bear poster showing a half body image of Smokey pointing at the audience with one hand while holding a shovel in the other hand. Poster reads “Only You”. This work is maintained in the National Agricultural Library, in Beltsville, MD.“Remember...
by superadmin | Sep 23, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, distance learning, submarine, Submarine History
This 19th-century diagram shows the side views of Turtle. In 1870, when Jules Verne wrote Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, the idea of a submarine was still a fantasy. While Verne was ahead of his time with the description of his vessel, he did base the idea of...
by superadmin | Aug 1, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, distance learning, history, Pearl Habor, VJ Day, wwii
Surrender CeremonyOn August 14, 1945, The Japanese accepted the terms of the Potsdam Declaration and agreed to surrender, ending World War II. It is known as V-J Day! Announcing the news to the country in the evening, President Harry S. Truman proclaimed a two-day...
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by superadmin | May 5, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, distance learning, free resource, history, submarine
Bowfin Submarine Sample Coloring Page As part of our new on-demand digital resource during the temporary closure, we are offering two free downloadable coloring pages for children of all ages to enjoy. If you would like to enter for a chance to be featured, follow the...
