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 | Nov 10, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, history, pearl harbor, Veterans Day
Honoring All Who ServedVideo Credit: Created by Dori Whipple, Joint Munitions Command Rock Island Arsenal, IL; courtesy of DVIDSHUB.NETOn November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words:...
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...
by superadmin | Jul 22, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, #DistanceLearning, education, history, navy
Sailors assigned to USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a command swim call. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released. Navy.MilWe thought we might share a little information about the Naval tradition, “steel beach picnic” or...
