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United States. Department of the Navy

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: April 30, 1798-

Historical Information

The U.S. Department of the Navy began as an Act of Congress on April 30, 1798. It consists of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps.

Citation:
"United States Department of the Navy." Wikipedia.org. Accessed December 20, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_the_Navy

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Roger B. Chaffee letter and postcard

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 282
Scope and Contents The letter dated July 24, 1965 is from Roger Chaffee to his parents. On the reverse is a July 25, 1965 note from Martha Chaffee to her in-laws in which she signs, "Roger, Martha, Sheryl and Steve." In the letter, Roger discussed an upcoming flight and the astronaut's rotation as capsule communicator (CAPCOM). He mentions Gus Grissom, Gene Cernan, Jim McDivitt, Buzz Aldrin and Dave Scott. Both Roger and Martha discuss recent family activities at home. The postcard, dated July 1965, was sent...
Dates: 1967