Today in U.S. Naval History: February 24

February 24, 2014

Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph
Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph

Today in U.S. Naval History - February 24

1813 - USS Hornet, Captain James Lawrence, captures HMS Peacock

1968 - Task Force Clearwater established in I Corps

For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.

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