Today in U.S. Naval History: January 20
Today in U.S. Naval History - January 20 1783 - Hostilities cease between Great Britain and the United States 1903 - Theodore Roosevelt issues Executive Order placing Midway Islands under jurisdiction of the Navy Department. 1914 - School for naval air training opens in Pensacola, Fla. 1948 - Establishment of U.S. Persian Gulf Area Command (later changed to Middle East Force in August 1948). For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.
This Day in U.S. Naval History – January 20
1783 - Hostilities cease between Great Britain and the United States 1903 - Theordore Roosevelt issues Executive Order placing Midway Islands under jurisdiction of the Navy Department. 1914 - School for naval air training opens in Pensacola, FL. 1948 - Establishment of U.S. Persian Gulf Area Command (later changed to Middle East Force in August 1948). (Source: U.S. Navy News Service)
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 8
1904-An Executive Order extended the jurisdiction of the Lighthouse Service to the noncontiguous territory of the Midway Islands. 1941-Coast Guardsmen seized all nine Finnish vessels that were currently in U.S. ports and placed them in "protective custody" to "prevent the commission of any acts of sabotage" on orders from the Navy Department. Twenty-four hours later the Coast Guard removed the crews from each of the vessels. This action was ordered soon after the break in diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Finland. The following Finish vessels were seized: SS Olivia, at Boston, Massachusetts; SS Kurikka, SS Jourtanes, and SS Saimaa at New York…
This Day in Naval News Service – Jan. 20
1783 - Hostilities cease between Great Britain and the United States 1903 - Theordore Roosevelt issues Executive Order placing Midway Islands under jurisdiction of the Navy Department. 1914 - School for naval air training opens in Pensacola, FL. 1948 - Establishment of U.S. Persian Gulf Area Command (later changed to Middle East Force in August 1948). (Source: Navy News Service)
This Day in Coast Guard History – Dec. 8
1904-An Executive Order extended the jurisdiction of the Lighthouse Service to the noncontiguous territory of the Midway Islands. 1941-Coast Guardsmen seized all nine Finnish vessels that were currently in U.S. ports and placed them in "protective custody" to "prevent the commission of any acts of sabotage" on orders from the Navy Department. Twenty-four hours later the Coast Guard removed the crews from each of the vessels. This action was ordered soon after the break in diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Finland. The following Finish vessels were seized: SS Olivia, at Boston, Massachusetts; SS Kurikka, SS Jourtanes, and SS Saimaa at New York…
This Day in Naval History – Jan. 20
1783 - Hostilities cease between Great Britain and the United States 1903 - Theordore Roosevelt issues Executive Order placing Midway Islands under jurisdiction of the Navy Department. 1914 - School for naval air training opens in Pensacola, FL. 1948 - Establishment of U.S. Persian Gulf Area Command (later changed to Middle East Force in August 1948). (Source: Navy News Service)
Cruise Passengers to Help Celebrate Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
When Regal Princess arrives in Midway on June 4, passengers will have the unique opportunity to relive history by attending a historic ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of one of the most famous Pacific battles of World War II. Service for a celebration featuring the commander of the Pacific fleet, the governor of Hawaii, the secretary of the interior and other dignitaries as they pay tribute to this important turning point of the war. Although the island usually limits the number of passengers ashore at one time, for this ceremony all passengers aboard Regal Princess will be welcome to attend. Passengers attending the ceremony will be part of a moving event featuring the Navy band…
