The Cold War was a struggle on many levels - economic, scientific, political, military, and ideological - between the nations that emerged victorious from World War II. For nearly half a century, the United States Navy played a crucial role in the high-stakes Cold War conflict. Yet today, many Americans, especially the youngest, have little understanding of the contributions made by the Navy's Cold War veterans. LEARN MORE... |
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NHF Working to Commemorate 40th Anniversary of POW Return — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the return of American Prisoners of War held by the North Vietnamese. Many of the POWs were naval aviators, and the Naval Historical Foundation, in conjunction with the National Museum of the United States Navy, is working on a number of initiatives to remember the long ordeal endured by these brave Americans. We hope that you’ll follow along with our efforts, and even consider a donation to support this important work. Read the Full Story >>
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Naval Aviators Visit Cold War Gallery — On 3 April 2013, three retired naval aviators paid their first visit to the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard, to view some of the Navy Museum’s newest exhibits. Of particular interest to them was the Ready Room Theater, a replica of an aircraft carrier squadron ready room. The three aviators, Rear Admiral Steve Kunkle, USN (Ret), Captain Mike Mears, USN (Ret), and Captain Robert Feuilloy, FN (Ret), were given a tour by Captain Ted Bronson, USN (Ret), whose personal collection inspired the design of the Ready Room Theater. Read the Full Story >>
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