The U.S. Navy Museum,
Washington Naval Yard
By Steve Miller
U.S. Navy Uniforms of the Great War Period
Background
The U.S. Navy Museum was established in 1961 and opened to the public in 1963. As one of 14 Navy museums throughout the country, it is the only one that presents an overview of U.S. naval history. Permanent and temporary exhibitions commemorate the Navy's wartime heroes and battles as well as its peacetime contributions in exploration, diplomacy, space flight, navigation and humanitarian service.
Some of the World War One Holdings
Models and Souvenirs From the War
Model of the 14-Inch Artillery Mounted on Rail Car and
Painting of the Full Train
Actual 14-Inch Piece on Museum Ground [Note autos on right.]
About the Museum
The U. S. Navy Museum
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
805 KIDDER BREESE SE -- WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Website: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm
Created: 7 March 2008
Copyright ©1999 - 2007, The Western Front Association, US Branch
Website maintained by M. Hanlon
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