✉️ Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz’s letters to his wife, Catherine, reveal the intense burdens he carried while leading the Pacific Fleet. As he fought to halt Japan’s advance, he faced sleepless nights, worries about his family’s safety, and the pressure to deliver results.
Through our newest publication “Best Beloved,” we see Nimitz not just as a legendary leader, but as a father, husband, and a man contemplating life after war. His letters offer a powerful reminder that even our greatest heroes share the everyday worries of family and future.
Search “Best Beloved” on history.navy.mil to read the publication now.
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Art of the Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
As we remember the the anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, we're sharing a video from 2023 which highlighted several pieces of #NavyArt which memorialize the "day of infamy".
✉️ Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz’s letters to his wife, Catherine, reveal a side of the iconic WWII leader few have seen—devoted husband, supportive partner, and proud father.
Through these letters, we witness a remarkable partnership built on respect and trust. Nimitz praised Catherine’s volunteer work and valued her decisions, even encouraging her to buy their future home while he was away.
Explore our newest publication “Best Beloved” for a glimpse into the life of one of America’s greatest admirals.
Search “Best Beloved” on history.navy.mil to read the publication now.
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After a month of match ups we have the winner of the #aviationhistorymonth bracket! And the winner is...🥁
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...the Grumman F14 "Tomcat" by a landslide.
Thank you all for participating!
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What did you think about the big game yesterday?
Check out this video from the US National Archives from the 1933 Army v. Navy football game!
#ArmyNavyGame #GoNavy #beatarmy⚓️
Welcome to the #AviationHistoryMonth bracket FINALS! Three weeks of match ups and multiple rounds have led to this: a showdown between the Grumman F14 "Tomcat" and the Boeing EA-18 "Growler". Who will come out on top? Which aircraft will take home the imaginary Naval History and Heritage Command Championship trophy? 🏆
Final reminder:
💬To vote --comment on each post by writing the full name of the aircraft you'd like to see win this round.
❗Please note❗ A reaction (a "like" or "love") won't be counted, as we won't know which aircraft it's for.
👇Cast your vote below for the pair shown here -- voting will remain open until Friday, November 29.
Ever wonder what Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz thought during WWII’s most crucial moments? Unlike other military leaders, he left no memoir, diary, or oral history—just heartfelt letters to his wife, Catherine. ✉️
Now, for the first time, “Best Beloved” brings these letters to light, offering a rare, personal look into the mind of one of America’s greatest admirals.
Dive into our latest publication to uncover the private thoughts of a humble hero. Search “Best Beloved” on history.navy.mil to read it now.
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This is the last bracket before the final showdown of our #NationalAviationHistoryMonth Bracket! These were the winners from the "Transport" and "Recon" category: the Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" and the Boeing EA-18 "Growler". Which of these aircraft gets your vote?
Please remember:
💬To vote --comment on each post by writing the full name of the aircraft you'd like to see win this round.
❗Please note❗ A reaction (a "like" or "love") won't be counted, as we won't know which aircraft it's for.
👇Cast your vote below for the pair shown here -- voting will remain open until Friday, November 22.
On December 4, 1950, while serving on USS Leyte (CV 32) during the Korean War, LTJG Thomas J. Hudner crash-lands his plane near the Chosin Reservoir in an effort to rescue Ensign Jesse L. Brown, who was the first African American to become designated a naval aviator — and ultimately also the first African American naval aviator in combat and to be killed in combat.
In this interview from the The Library of Congress Veterans History Project, Hudner recounts that tragic day.
Did you know the U.S. Navy bought its first aircraft in 1911?
In honor of #NationalAviationHistoryMonth, out latest edition of "Navy Art Reflects" is dedicated to Military Aviation! Join us as we take a look at a selection of paintings depicting some of the various aircraft utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces over the past century!
For more information on U.S. Naval History please visit our website:
Interested in seeing more art from the Navy Art Collection? Click here: https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/art.html
Only two brackets remain before the final showdown of the Aviation History Month Bracket! Here we have the winners from the "Fighters" and "Rotary" category and we want to know which has your vote: the Sikorsky SH-60 "Seahawk" or the Grumman F14 "Tomcat"!
Please remember:
💬To vote --comment on each post by writing the full name of the aircraft you'd like to see win this round.
❗Please note❗ A reaction (a "like" or "love") won't be counted, as we won't know which aircraft it's for.
👇Cast your vote below for the pair shown here -- voting for this match will remain open until Friday, November 22.
And for the last semi-final bracket for the Aviation History Month Bracket we have the top two aircraft from the "Transport" category - and we want to know which has your vote: the Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" or the Grumman C-2 "Greyhound"!
As a reminder:
💬To vote --comment on each post by writing the full name of the aircraft you'd like to see win this round.
❗Please note❗ A reaction (a "like" or "love") won't be counted, as we won't know which aircraft it should go to.
👇Cast your vote below for tor the pair shown here! Voting for this match will remain open until Tuesday, November 19.
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