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The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Triggered the Worst Shark Attack in History
In the final weeks of World War II, a Japanese torpedo sank an American heavy cruiser. Only 316 of the 900 sailors who survived the initial attack were ultimately rescued ...
The Fascinating History Of The USS White River Rocket Ship From 1945
Today, launching rockets from ships is commonplace, but one ship from 1945 paved the way for these innovations. Here's the ...
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Gathering to meet sailors assigned to USS Pierre being held Wednesday afternoon at the American Legion in Pierre
Activities surrounding the christening of the USS Pierre (LCS 38) were held Friday and Saturday (May 17-18, 2024) at the ...
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USS Bismarck Sea: The Last U.S. Aircraft Carrier Lost in WWII
The USS Bismarck Sea (CVE-95) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Commissioned in ...
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This weekend in History: Sept. 14, Roosevelt become president; Sept. 15, Birmingham church bombed
On Sept. 14, 1901, President William McKinley died in Buffalo, New York, of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin eight days prior; Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him, becoming the ...