The Origins of Anchors Aweigh
245th Navy Birthday Message from MCPON
USN Applesauce Cake
This week's recipe from the U.S. Navy's 1945 cookbook, applesauce cake, focuses on how to make the most of what you have available in your cupboard. Underway, supplies can run short and cooks have to be creative to feed the crew, necessity is the mother of invention.
75TH COMMEMORATION OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II
Join us live to honor our nation's heroes during the 75th Commemoration of the End of #WWII, when documents were signed aboard the battleship USS Missouri. #DoDRemembers75
History Galley - Peach Pie
With the addition of bakeries on larger ships, cooks could offer the crew a wider variety of desserts. This peach pie recipe uses a filling made of dried peaches, which would keep longer underway allowing cooks to always have a dessert ready for the crew. Learn how the Navy makes their peach pie in the #HistoryGalley.
Peace Comes to America
After the celebratory mood following news of the Allied Victory in the Pacific came the sobering realization that the great economic engine of wartime production was winding down — orders for ships, planes and tanks had already been scaling back since 1944. How would the country rebuild its economy now that the war was over?
In this 10-minute film, “Peace Comes to America,” produced by the US Navy and the US Coast Guard, President Harry S. Truman explains the financial costs of the war effort and the expenses that will follow in the transition to peace.
“Deep in our hearts there is a prayer dedicated to the men and women whose sacrifices made possible the victory,” said Truman. “We shall now concentrate our thoughts and our energies on the building of a prosperous and secure peacetime America.”
This film is shared courtesy of the Harry S. Truman Library: www.trumanlibrary.gov #WWII75
History Galley - French Onion Soup
Dating back to the age of sail soups have often been staple aboard ships as they are easy to make and can be produced in large quantities for the ship's crew. Step into the History Galley to learn how the #USNavy makes its french onion soup. #historygalley #cookingwithhistory
The History Galley: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today is #NationalChocolateChipCookieDay! #DYK chocolate chip cookies were an "accidental" concoction? Follow along with this next video in our series, "The History Galley", and make your own batch of chocolate chip cookies--classic gedunk for Sailors past and present!
Honoring Our Shipmates of USS Indianapolis (CA 35)
The story of the #WWII service and ultimate loss of USS Indianapolis (CA 35) is an important chapter in the story of the U.S. Navy. As we approach the 75th anniversary of her loss, we honor the legacy of our past shipmates who taught today's #Sailors to strive to meet the standards of honor, courage, and commitment.
#HeroesofUSSIndianapolis #GreatestGeneration
History Galley - USN Breakfast
Good morning, naval history fans! As we continue #Seattle #NavyWeek, join us in the #historygalley for a cooking lesson out of the 1945 "Cookbook of the #USNavy." Today, we're cooking up a delicious breakfast of fried eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns.
Stay tuned for more Seattle Navy Week events with Navy Outreach - NAVCO and Naval History & Heritage Command!
#FleetWeekSeattle
Honoring the heroic survivors of USS Indianapolis
Naval History and Heritage Command's Director, retired Admiral Samuel Cox, addressed the heroic survivors of USS Indianapolis (CA 35) in a virtual reunion. These Sailors embodied the toughness and resilience that we seek to foster in our Sailors today. The original crew still serves the nation – by reminding our current and future generations of the courageous legacy our service is built upon.
#WWII75 #GreatestGeneration #ValorInThePacific
History Galley- USN Cinnamon Buns
Freshly baked pastries fit in perfectly at breakfast or as a dessert. Large ships in World War II were outfitted with their own bakeries leading to delicious breakfast sweets like the Navy's cinnamon bun recipe. Join Naval History & Heritage Command in the history galley to learn how to make this recipe at home.
History Galley-Coffee
Most of us don't officially start our day without a cup of coffee. The "Cup of Joe," so named after Secretary of the Navy in 1913, Josephus Daniels, prohibited alcohol aboard naval vessels leading to more coffee consumption is a necessity aboard U.S. Navy ships. Join Naval History & Heritage Command in the history galley to learn how the Navy recommends to make your coffee.
Cooking With Tom: Wisconsin Fish Fry
Join us as Tom Frezza of the Naval
History Galley - Doughnuts
What's better than doughnuts and a hot cup of coffee? @Naval History & Heritage Command opens up the Navy's cookbook to show you how to make the Navy classic recipe "doughnuts".
History Galley-Corn Griddle Cakes
Naval History & Heritage Command takes us into the history galley for the Navy's twist on the breakfast classic "Johnny cakes".
History Galley- Breaded Pork Chop
Naval History & Heritage Command takes us into the galley with another recipe used by cooks on U.S. Navy ships. With the widespread use of refrigeration aboard U.S. Naval ships, cooks could improve the quality of their menus to include items like breaded pork chops.
Cooking With History-S.O.S.
Another recipe from "The History Galley"--the infamous S.O.S.! This polarizing dish has been served on ships for more than 50 years. Chipped beef, a tough, durable staple, has a well-earned nickname from Sailors. Loved and hated, learn the story behind this classic Navy. #cookingwithhistory #usnavy #navychow #navalhistory
The History Galley: Simmered Frankfurters
Too hot out side to stand over a flaming grill? In this episode of "The History Galley," we will show you that you can still have traditional summer cookout food and prepare it in the cool comfort of your own kitchen when you use this 1945 #USNavy Cook Book recipe for "Simmered Frankfurters."
Grab your apron and get a taste of #USNHistory!
Join us live from the Pearl Harbor National Memorial for a virtual ceremony commemorating the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, a monumental U.S. Navy victory and display of initiative, toughness and bravery that continues to inspire us today. #Midway78
D-Day 76 Joint Message
Every year, U.S. European Command Components and historic-lineage military units from the U.S. participate in D-Day commemoration in the Normandy region of France. Due to COVID-19, the most disruptive global crisis since World War II, most D-Day 76 events/ceremonies are cancelled this year. And while coronavirus has interrupted life around the world to an unprecedented degree, we continue the D-Day tradition by virtually honoring all the Allied forces who stood defiant against Nazi tyranny on land, at sea and in the air 76 years ago. #TogetherWeRemember
The Battle of Midway
Fought June 4-7, 1942, The Battle of Midway proved to be a pivotal moment for U.S. forces in the Pacific as victory turned the tide of war.
Take a look at the video from Defense Media Activity, which details how the battle developed over the course of several days.
To learn more about the Battle of Midway, take a look at Naval History & Heritage Command's commemorative page here: https://go.usa.gov/xmMZ6
#NavyReadiness #Midway78
Battle of Midway 78th Anniversary
78 years ago, the Battle of Midway began as the U.S. Navy fought for victory in the Pacific. Thousands of men fought and died as the tide of World War II began to turn.
Check out the video below for an introduction to the battle, and help keep this important piece of Naval History and Heritage alive! Follow along here and check out our Twitter page @usnhistory where we will be "live-tweeting" the battle and the lead up beginning the morning of June 3rd and through to the afternoon of June 7th.
Check out the video below for an introduction to the battle, and help keep this important piece of Naval History and Heritage alive!
#MidwayInMemoriam #Midway78
History of the US Navy Salisbury Steak
Today is #NationalHamburgerDay and to celebrate we’re sharing a classic salisbury steak recipe straight out of the 1945 Cook Book of the United States Navy in this week’s edition of #CookingWithHistory with Tom Frezza!
Memorial Day
Since the beginning of our nation, military service members have gone into harm’s way to protect the freedoms and liberties that we hold dear. Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great country.
Who are you remembering this #MemorialDay?
#NeverForget
Telesforo Trinidad - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad was the first Asian American Pacific Islander Sailor to receive the Medal of Honor, and remains the medal's only Filipino recipient in U.S. Naval history.
Born on November 25, 1890 in Aklan Province, Panay, Philippine Islands, Trinidad enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the United States took possession of the archipelago in the wake of the Spanish-American War.
On January 21, 1915, an obstructed tube of one of the USS San Diego's (ACR-6) boilers gave way, creating an eventual chain reaction of other boilers. The first explosion, in the No. 2 boiler, forced Trinidad from the fireroom as Ensign R. W. Cary, Jr. was closing the door. Trinidad then realized that his crewmate, Fireman Second Class R. W. Daly, was still inside. Risking his own life, Trinidad re-entered the smoke-filled fireroom and carried him out to safety while Ensign Cary secured the door. However, as Trinidad carried Daly through the No. 4 fireroom, an explosion of the No. 3 boiler hit Trinidad, burning him in the face. After seeing Daly to safety and in spite of his own injury, Trinidad then assisted in rescuing another injured crewman from the No. 3 fireroom.
In gratitude for his bravery, Trinidad received the Medal of Honor on April 1, 1915. Trinidad survived the ordeal and lived a long life, finally passing away at the age of 77 on May 8, 1968 in Imus, Cavite, Republic of the Philippines.
Learn more about Trinidad here: https://go.usa.gov/xvSjk
#APAHM #AAPIMonth