Navy Memorial Commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea.

The United States Navy Memorial Foundation, Naval District Washington and the Australian Embassy welcome you to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea.

WHEN: Tuesday 1 May 12 – Ceremony to begin at 11:00a

WHERE: The United States Navy Memorial Plaza, Washington, DC

WHAT:  Service and Parade to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea

WHY: The Battle of the Coral Sea took place between 3 and 10 May 1942 and was a major air and naval engagement of World War II and the first Naval Battle where the ships of the opposing sides never encountered each other. The outcome of the battle, a strategic victory for the Allies, shaped the subsequent Battle of Midway and ultimately the larger strategic campaign that would unfold over the next three years, leading to the defeat of Imperial Japan in 1945. Moreover, it created a bond between the Navies of the United States and Australia that has influenced the relationship between the two countries ever since.

The General Public is welcome to attend the outdoor ceremony on the Navy Memorial Plaza.

Author on Deck Series Presents: Marcus Luttrell on 8 May 2012

WHAT:            As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s Authors on Deck book lecture series and in celebration of the memorial’s 25th Anniversary, author Marcus Luttrell will present his latest work, Service: A Navy Seal at War (Little, Brown & Co.; May 1, 2012).  SERVICE is both a war story for the ages and a heartfelt tribute to all who have served.

BACKGROUND: In October 2006, after miraculously returning from a star-crossed mission in Afghanistan, Marcus Luttrell decided to go back to war.  During six months of high-intensity urban fighting in the most dangerous city in the world – Ramadi, Iraq – he was part of one of the greatest victories in the history of the SEAL teams.  When leaving military life to return home, Luttrell began a quest to understand how and why a rare few choose to risk their lives to serve their country.  Drawing on the experiences of warriors of all generations and service branches and exploring their amazing stories, Luttrell has produced a profoundly moving testament to American courage and sacrifice.  Prior to and following his presentation, Luttrell will be available for a book signing.

WHEN:           Tuesday, 8 May 2012 @ 5:30pm

                       

WHERE:        United States Navy Memorial

                        Naval Heritage Center

                        701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

                        Washington, D.C. 20004

                       

COST:            Free and open to the public

Navy Memorial and U.S. Navy Band Host Free Concert

NAVY MEMORIAL & US NAVY BAND TO HOST WOMEN’S DIVERSITY CONCERT
Musical Performance in Celebration of Women’s History Month

WHAT: Women’s Diversity Concert – free, live performance by the U.S. Navy Band held at the United States Navy Memorial in honor of Women’s History Month. The concert, featuring MU1 Shana Sullivan and the Cruisers, will tell the story of women’s growing role in the U.S. Navy through a musical performance accompanied by videos, photography and a narrative component.

Women have served as an integral part of the United States Navy since the establishment of the Nurse Corps in 1908. Nine years later, the Navy authorized the enlistment of women as "Yeomanettes," and in 1948, the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was signed, allowing women to enter the Navy in regular or reserve status. In 1972, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, opening Recruit Officer Training Command to women and making it possible for females to enlist in all ratings. Today, women represent more than 15% of the Navy’s sailors and command numerous operational and shore units.

The Women’s Diversity Concert is part of a series that celebrates different ethnicities in the Navy.

WHEN: Tuesday, 27 March 2012 @ 12:00pm


WHERE: United States Navy Memorial
Burke Theater
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
www.navymemorial.org
Metro: National Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green and Yellow lines)


COST: Free and open to the public. No RSVP required, but seating is limited.

For more information about the U.S. Navy Band, please call 202-433-3366 or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.

Black History Month at the U.S. Navy Memorial

The Navy Memorial & U.S. Navy Band to Host African American Diversity Concerts Two Performances in Celebration of Black History Month

WHAT: African American Diversity Concerts – free, live performances by the U.S. Navy Band held at the United States Navy Memorial in honor of Black History Month.

The first performance, on Friday, February 17, will feature the Brass Quartet with guest soloist Musician 1st Class Cory Parker in a concert that tells the story of the integration of African-Americans in the U.S. Navy.

The second performance, on Monday, February 27, will feature the U.S. Navy Band’s premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores, and include a narrative lecture component by MUCS Michael Bayes.

WHEN: Friday, 17 February 2012 @ 12:00pm Monday & 27 February 2012 @ 12:00pm

WHERE: United States Navy Memorial*
Burke Theater
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004

COST: Free and open to the public. No RSVP required, but remember seating is limited

*Metro: National Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green and Yellow lines)

The Navy Memorial Showcases the War of 1812

WHAT: As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s Authors on Deck book lecture series,
historian and award-winning author George C. Daughan will present his latest work,
1812: The Navy’s War (Basic Books; October 4, 2011). Guests are invited to learn
about the often-overlooked history of what has been called our Second War of
Independence. Encompassing political, diplomatic, economic and military history,
Daughan brings the battles to life, putting them into context with the larger war, and
showing how America could not have won without its foundling Navy. Following the
presentation, Daughan will be available for a Q&A session and book signing.


WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2012 @ 12:00pm

WHERE: United States Navy Memorial
Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004

COST: Free and open to the public

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Overview of 1812: The Navy's War
Two hundred years ago, the United States and Great Britain fought each other in a conflict that changed the shape of the world. Daughan offers a comprehensive and vivid account of that conflict, arguing that it is impossible to fully understand the war without an appreciation for how a ragtag team of American commanders, seamen and privateers took on and defeated the most powerful navy in the world. According to Daughan, “The U.S. Navy’s role in bringing about Britain’s newfound respect for the United States was critical.”

About the Author:
George Daughan holds a Ph.D. in American History and Government from Harvard University and is a recipient of the 2008 Samuel Eliot Morison Award for his previous book, If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy – From the Revolution to the War of 1812. He spent three years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and served as an instructor and director of the MA program in International Affairs at the Air Force Academy. Subsequently, he taught at the University of Colorado, University of New Hampshire, Wesleyan University and Connecticut College. He resides in Portland, Maine.

The U.S. Navy Memorial Remembers Pearl Harbor

Navy Surgeons at Naval Hospital Pearl Harbor, TH, December 1941

BUMED Library and Archives

In honor of the 70th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the United States Navy Memorial will host a series of events, including a special “Authors on Deck” book lecture, official wreath laying ceremony and panel discussion.

Historian and author Stanley Weintraub will present his latest work, Pearl Harbor Christmas: A World at War, December 1941 – an exploration of the wartime strategies that were developed in Washington while the rest of America attempted to celebrate the holiday season. Each chapter, written in pristine detail, coincides with the last ten days of 1941 and the first day of the New Year. Following the presentation, Weintraub will be available for a Q&A and book signing. Guests are invited for a subsequent wreath laying ceremony with the U.S. Navy Band and Ceremonial Guard on the Memorial’s outdoor plaza.

In addition, the Navy Memorial welcomes local veteran survivors and witnesses of the attack for a panel discussion led by noted historian Paul Stillwell, author of Air Raid: Pearl Harbor! Recollections of a Day of Infamy. Panel members will include former U.S. Navy Memorial President and CEO Rear Admiral Edward K. Walker USN (Ret), who witnessed the battle as the young son of a submarine officer stationed at Pearl Harbor.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

12:00pm – Book Reading

1:00pm – Wreath Laying

2:00pm – Panel Discussion


WHERE: United States Navy Memorial
Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20004


COST: Free and open to the public