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US Navy History and Traditions
The US Navy’s history and traditions are divided into two periods: the “Old Navy,” a highly respected force of sailing ships during the American Civil War, and the “New Navy,” a modern and very powerful force in the world.
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When constructed the USS Constitution was armed with what type of guns?
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It was armed with a cannon and flint locks. The repeater rifle wasn't invented until 1861.
Which was the first US aircraft carrier to deploy with a mixed-gender crew and air wing of 400 Navy women?
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The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Who was the highest ranking general on either side to be killed during the civil war?
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General Albert Sydney Johnston was the second highest ranking officer in the Confederacy (behind the elderly Samuel Cooper and ahead of Robert E. Lee). he was killed at the battle of Shiloh.
The commanders in the battle of Manila Bay?
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Commodore George Dewey for the US and Admiral Patricio Motojo y Pasaron for Spain.
Who was the youngest navy chief petty officer?
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Diego Enrique Santiago, age 5, was pinned an honorary Chief Petty Officer at the USO in Jacksonville, North Carolina in March of 2006. He was a cancer patient and his wish was to be a Navy Chief just like his father, HMC Jesus Santiago. Diego passed away 8/2/06.
What were the Number of floors in The World Trade Center?
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It will have 105 floors for the april 2013.
Who commanded the forces that destroyed the spanish fleet stationed in manila?
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Adm George Dewly Destroys the Spansh Fleet
Who was the highest ranking US Admiral?
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Gary Roughead, he is the current Chief of Naval Operations. His rank is that of a 4 star admiral which is the highest rank that can be given during peace time.
Who was Admiral George Dewey?
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He was the Commander of the US naval victories against the Spanish in the Philippines. He commanded the US Navy's Asiatic Squadron in the Pacific and received a warning order from the Secretary of the Navy that War with Spain was imminent and to assemble and re-coal in Hong Kong and prepare to engage the Spanish Navy at Manila Bay.
What is the Minimum height to enlist in us navy?
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Pretty short - the current height minimum for both men and women for Navy enlistment is 51" (4'3").
Of course the requirement is taller for the Army and Marines; they want people to at least be taller than the packs they're carrying.
Why did the US have air fields and naval bases in Hawaii in 1941?
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The United States Territory of Hawaii (it didn't become a State until 1959) maintained the primary U.S. Navy & Marine Corps fleet and air stations for defense and patrol of the entire Pacific at Pearl Harbor and the surrounding areas. There were also forward deployed units in the Philippines.
Aside from the fleet docks/fueling storage/drydocks at Pearl, there were also Army Air Corps/Marines Corps/Navy airfields for both island territorial defense and disembarked air squadrons not attached to carriers. There were also fleet command centers and medical facilities on the island.
When did USS Maine explode in Havana Harbor and Americans demand war?
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The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898. Newspaper publishers William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer fanned the war fever in their newspapers. By April 25 this paid off as the US Congress declared war on Spain, kicking off a "splendid little war" and inaugurating an age of American Imperialism.
Who was the captain in 1953 Of the Bonhomme Richard?
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Captain Paul W. Watson was the Commanding Officer of the USS Bonhomme Richard (CV-31) from 1 May 1952 - 15 May 1953. The ship was temporarily decommissioned in 1953 for 2 years to upgrade her to handle jet aircraft.
Upon reentering the active fleet, her hull type and number was re-designated CVA-31.
Why ships donot sink into the sea?
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if i could draw you a picture, i would.
ships have basically large tanks i their hulls filled with air to keep them afloat.
imagine putting a sealed tupperware box in your bath tub, the top will remain above water level
How many people died on the USS Arizona?
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I believe of the 2402 military killed in the Pearl Harbor attack 1177 people died when the USS Arizona sank. It trapped them in the ship and drowned them to death.
What is a System of ships organized for protection?
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A convoy is a group of vehicles (of any type, but usually motor vehicles or ships) traveling together for mutual support. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support, though it may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.
Source : Dictionary.com / wikipedia
Which of admiral mahan's goals for becoming a world power were achieved before Roosevelt's presidency in 1901?
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Building the strong U.S Navy before 1901 was significant.
Polution and sky color?
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the different gasses cause the light to turn intodifferent dirrections (the reflection goes in different direction because of the different elements) and it is connected with the polarization of the light
When and Where did the battle of the Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis take place?
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The Battle of Flamborough Head, at which John Paul Jones, commanding the Bonhomme Richard successfully captured the British sloop-of-war Serapis, saw approximately 287 casualties, based on estimates and reports from the time. The Americans and French lost approximately 170 casualties; the British over 117. Remember that sailors could take days or weeks to slowly die from injuries/infections received from wounds in battle.
How many battles did the uss constitution lose?
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USS Constitution was never defeated in battle.
Which two U.S. admirals contributed greatly to the defeat of the German U-boat offensive.?
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Ernest J. King and Royal E. Ingersoll
What happened during the roaring twenties?
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Prohibition, The Jazz Age, the Lindbergh Flight, The Great Gatsby, The Sun Also Rises, The Teapot Dome Scandal and President Harding dies in office. Calvin Coolige succeeds Harding. Al Capone takes control of Chicago mobs. O'Neill wins two Pulitzers for Drama in three years. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Max Sennett, the Keystone Kops; the Fatty Arbuckle Hollywood Scandal…
