Wednesday, August 17, 2011

This Day in Naval History - Aug. 16

From the Navy News Service

1812 - USS Constitution recaptures American merchant brig Adeline.
1954 - Beginning of Operation Passage to Freedom, the transport of refugees from Haiphong to Saigon, Vietnam.

Don't forget the history and sacrifices of American heroes; discover these Vietnam War books where our heroes tell you their story.

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