Today in U.S. Naval History: January 13

January 13, 2014

USS Manley (U.S. Navy photo)
USS Manley (U.S. Navy photo)

Today in U.S. Naval History: January 13

1865 - Amphibious attack on Fort Fisher, N.C.

1964 - USS Manley evacuates 54 American and 36 allied nationals after Zanzibar government is overthrown

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

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