Today in U.S. Naval History: July 15

July 15, 2014

Today in U.S. Naval History - July 15

1870 - Act of Congress establishes Pay Corps, which later becomes the Supply Corps.

1942 - First photographic interpretation unit set up in the Pacific.

1958 - In response to request by President of Lebanon, Sixth Fleet lands 1,800 Marines at Beruit to support Lebanese government against Communist rebels.

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

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