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Admiral William F. Halsey and Vice Admiral John S. McCain on board USS Missouri (BB-63) shortly after the conclusion of the surrender ceremonies, 2 September 1945. (Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command)
Fleet Adm. William F. Halsey

"Hit hard, hit fast, hit often" was Fleet Adm. William F. "Bull" Halsey's slogan for his Third Fleet during World War II.

LCI(L)-92 taken by USCG Combat Photographer on Omaha Beach of Normandy, France several days after D-Day, June 6, 1944.
D-Day Story: Garwood Bacon

I enlisted in the Navy on Navy Day, November 11, 1941 as E-5 which is in the Naval Intelligence Branch in Philadelphia. My...

The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 10 July 1945, after her final overhaul. (Photo: National Archives)
Rear Admiral Charles McVay III

On July 26, 1945, the USS Indianapolis reached the tropical island of Tinian after traveling 2,000 miles in less than 75...

George H.W. Bush seated in an aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo)
LTJG George H.W. Bush

World War II combat experiences helped shape this future president.

USS Indianapolis (CA-35). (U.S. Navy photo.)
Navy Lt. Adrian Marks

Seaplane's crew risked all to save 56 men from sunken USS Indianapolis.

USS General G.O. Squier (AP-130) underway off the coast of California near San Francisco, date unknown. (Photo: U.S. Navy)
D-Day Story: James Hollis Dearden

My name is James Hollis Bearden. I am an American citizen. I was born October 3, 1922 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

USS Ancon (AGC-4) at anchor in Manila Bay, Philippine Islands in August 1945, She is wearing Measure 31a, Design 18Ax camouflage and has a large hull number painted on her bow. (Photo: U.S. Navy)
D-Day Story: B.B. Talley

In June 1943, in the grade of Colonel, I had gone to England from Alaska and was nominally Engineer of V Corps stationed at...

Aerial view of Fort Jay, Governors Island, Fort Columbus, Building No. 214, New York Harbor, New York, New York County, NY, October 1982 or September 1983 (Photo: Library of Congress)
D-Day Story: Frank Beetle

We are discussing today Mr. Beetle's service in World War II specifically, his service in the lst Division on June 6 in...

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. Armourers attach the nose and tail units onto a cluster projectile containing 26 x 20-lb anti-personnel bombs, fitted under the wing of a Hawker Typhoon Mark IB of No. 439 Squadron RCAF.
D-Day Story: Kenneth Trott

I volunteered for the RAF in April 1941, age 18 and joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in September 1941 as a Trainee Cadet...

U.S. troops wade ashore from a LCVP landing craft, off "Omaha" Beach, 6 June 1944. Note DUKWs and half-tracks at the water line, lines of men headed inland, and M1903 and M1 rifles carried by some of the troops leaving the landing craft. 6 June 1944
D-Day Story: Sarifino R. Visco

I joined the Marines in 1935.I joined the Army in 1942. I volunteered to join the first army to train for the greatest...

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