Naval Historical
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Naval Historical
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Naval Historical Foundation Mission “To portray the role of sea power in the development of the United States.” Since 1926 the mission of the Naval Historical Foundation has been and remains: education, preservation, and commemoration. • The Foundation’s principal purpose is to educate Americans about the history and importance of United States sea power, and about the contribution and sacrifices United States Navy men and women have made while protecting our freedom and preserving democracy in peace and war. • The Foundation will acquire and ensure curatorial care for artifacts and documents of the Navy, and, in cooperation with museums, archives, and libraries, make these important historic materials available for public exhibit or scholarly study.: • The Foundation, alone and in cooperation with the United States Navy, with civilian institutions and corporations, and with private citizens, shall commemorate important naval events in American history, thus ensuring that these remain in the American memory, that their importance is understood, and that those who served in them continue to be recognized.
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| Naval Historical Foundation | 1306 Dahlgren
Avenue, SE | Washington Navy Yard | Washington, DC 20374-5055 Tel: (202) 678-4333 | |
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