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Saving Historic Ships: NHF Historian Pens Article in Current Issue of Proceedings

Posted on February 4, 2013 by admin

The February Naval Institute Proceedings features an article by Naval Historical Foundation Historian Dr. David F. Winkler who looks at Historic Ships as an underutilized asset for the Navy in telling the Navy’s heritage story. The Naval Historical Foundation … Continue reading →

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Naval History and the Royal Navy: An Interview with Former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathon Band

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

On 20 November, the Naval Historical Foundation interviewed First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathon Band, GCL, DL, who presently serves as Chairman of Trustees of the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). The NMRN represents an amalgamation of the National … Continue reading →

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End of Year Message from NHF President

Posted on December 13, 2012 by admin

I appreciate the opportunity in my new role as President to update you on some of the events and activities that the Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) participated in during this past year. I look forward to serving our members and … Continue reading →

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End of Year Message from NHF Executive Director

Posted on November 27, 2012 by admin

Dear Members and Friends of the Foundation, In addition to welcoming Admiral John Mitchell, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) as our new President this year, as Executive Director of the Foundation, I have had the pleasure over the past thirteen years … Continue reading →

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NHF Hires New Development Director Leslie Cook

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

Leslie Cook joined the staff of the Naval Historical Foundation in September as the Foundation’s Director of Development. Leslie has worked in the non-profit sector for over fourteen years, recently serving as Director of Development for the Army Distaff Foundation, … Continue reading →

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NHF is Hiring: Development Director

Posted on June 19, 2012 by admin

The Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) seeks a full-time Development Director who will support the Navy’s premier non-profit historical organization by being responsible for fundraising (outright and planned gifts) and membership growth. The Development Director will be responsible for strategy and … Continue reading →

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USNA Class of 1951 Raises $51,000 for Navy’s Cold War Gallery

Posted on June 6, 2012 by admin

The Cold War enveloped the Naval Academy Class of 1951. As they entered upon their four years of education and training in Annapolis the words of Winston Churchill’s Iron Curtain speech still echoed in Bancroft Hall. After four years they … Continue reading →

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Into the Lion’s Den Exhibit: USS Rowan (DD 782)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by admin

We’re moving along rapidly with planning for the new Cold War Gallery exhibit, “Into the Lion’s Den.” The exhibit tells the story of the 1972 raid into Haiphong Harbor by four U.S. Navy warships to shell enemy shore positions. We’ve … Continue reading →

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New Exhibit to be Built for Navy Museum’s Cold War Gallery

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Design and Production, Inc., a leading builder of large, complex museum exhibits, has been contracted to build “Into the Lion’s Den,” a new Cold War Gallery exhibit at the U.S. Navy Museum. Scheduled for completion by June 2012 as commemoration … Continue reading →

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Year End Appeal Letter in the Mail

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

We recently finished mailing our year end appeal letters, which Naval Historical Foundation members should have received by now. Our Chairman, Admiral Bruce DeMars, USN (Retired), and our President, Vice Admiral Robert F. Dunn, USN (Retired), authored the letters. The letters … Continue reading →

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“Bucks for Books”: Afghan War Books Sponsorship Appeal

Posted on November 13, 2011 by admin

Today, on the 10th anniversary of the fall of Kabul, we’re announcing a donation opportunity for our members and supporters – and we need your help! A collection of rare books on 19th century Afghanistan, primarily written by British military … Continue reading →

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