Naval History – Page 5 – Naval Order of the US

On 22 July 1905, John Paul Jones Returns

July 22, 2017

The “spiritual father” of the US Navy “died on the afternoon of 18 July 1792.” “Less than two weeks after his 45th birthday, John Paul Jones was found in his Paris apartment lying facedown on the bed, his feet on the floor. Although not a religious man, the position of the body led to speculation … More On 22 July 1905, John Paul Jones Returns

Old and New, and Serving!

July 21, 2017

Naval historians will enjoy viewing photos and reading about the restoration of “Old Ironsides” as well as the introduction of Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) to the fleet as the eventual replacement for the aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65). First, from the Naval History and Heritage Command’s website: “USS Constitution, America’s Ship of State, entered the Charlestown … More Old and New, and Serving!

Naval Order of the US – Northwest

Including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska – Welcoming veterans and their relatives of all US Maritime Services

Category: Naval History

On 22 July 1905, John Paul Jones Returns

Old and New, and Serving!