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CNA Donates Huge Collection of Books to Naval Historical Foundation

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Last month, the Naval Historical Foundation was the recipient of a generous donation of approximately 400 books from CNA. The donation was arranged by Captain Peter Swartz, USN (Ret), analyst at CNA, and a loyal member and supporter of the … Continue reading →

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95 Cruise Books Donated to Navy Department Library

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

Last week, in the first stage of a partnership with the Naval Historical Foundation, Steve Lanning of Bluewater Publishing of Gloucester, Virginia (www.cruisebooksource.com) visited the Washington Navy Yard to make a generous donation to the Navy Department Library. Ninety-five cruise … Continue reading →

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Digital Collection of WWII Submarine War Patrol Reports Donated to Navy Department Library

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

On 3 April 2012, RADM William J. Holland, USN (Ret.), Vice President of the Naval Historical Foundation, presented a digital copy of hundreds of World War II Submarine War Patrol Reports to the Navy Department Library on behalf of retired … Continue reading →

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NHF Co-Sponsors SECNAV War of 1812 Commemoration Kickoff

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Tuesday evening at the Library of Congress, the Naval Historical Foundation helped the Navy stage its formal kickoff for the 2012 War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The event was hosted in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress’ Jefferson … Continue reading →

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Afghan War Books Acquired by Navy Department Library

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

The Naval Historical Foundation is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of three vintage 19th century books for the Navy Department Library. If you recall in November, NHF made an appeal, called “Bucks for Books,” to raise funds for the … Continue reading →

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“Bucks for Books”: Afghan War Books Sponsorship Appeal

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

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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