Tag Archives: POW

RSVP for Naval Historical Foundation 2013 Annual Meeting

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

You are cordially invited to attend the Naval Historical Foundation’s Annual Members Meeting and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new “The Battle Behind Bars” exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy’s Cold War Gallery. The exhibit honors the … Continue reading →

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NHF Working to Commemorate 40th Anniversary of POW Return

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

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 … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW – Captured: The Forgotten Men of Guam

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

By Roger Mansell, Edited by Linda Goetz Holmes, Naval Institute Press, 2012. Reviewed by Nathan Albright A labor of love for Roger Mansell that extended ten years, edited after his death by historian Linda Goetz (known for her writings on … Continue reading →

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Leadership Under Duress: Richard Antrim and the Medal of Honor

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Author Michael Mink recently contacted us about articles he writes for Investors Business Daily’s Leaders & Success page.  “Leaders and Success,” looks at great leaders of today and the past, from fields as diverse as computer technology, professional sports, and … Continue reading →

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Former Vietnam POW Visits Cold War Gallery

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Captain Bob Naughton, USN (Ret), a former prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, poses for a photo with the prison camp model of the “Zoo,” where he spent time during his captivity, just a few miles outside of the … Continue reading →

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USS Houston Survivors Dedicate New Model Case

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

On Thursday 17 November the National Museum of the United States Navy hosted a remarkable event to honor those who were lost and those who survived the sinking of USS Houston (CA 30) on 1 March 1942 off Java.  Over … Continue reading →

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