Known as the "Financier of the Revolution," Robert Morris played a critical role in winning and securing American independence. As chairman of the Continental Congress's Finance Committee between 1775 and 1778, Morris traded flour and...

A map of Lake Erie showing the site at the western end of the lake of the Battle of Put-in-Bay on September 10, 1813 between the United States Navy under Oliver Perry and the British Royal Navy.

Biographies of Michael Thornton and Tommy Norris, Navy Seals who each received the Medal of Honor, the highest military award in the United States. Read their remarkable stories of bravery in the face of extreme danger. Includes...

This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.

A detailed site about Destroyers and their role in the war. Photographs, weapons, living conditions. All the information you need on Destroyers

Original document that permitted the recruitment of black troops during the Civil War. Read about events and issues leading up to and following the 1863 establishment of the Bureau of Colored Troops.

Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 - August 30, 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 to 1865.

John Barry was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later in the United States Navy. He is often credited as "The Father of the American Navy".

David Porter (February 1, 1780 - March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in a rank of commodore and later the commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy.

David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 - August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the Navy. He is remembered in popular culture...

Lewis Warrington (3 November 1782 - 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He temporarily served as the Secretary of the Navy. Promoted to Master Commandant in July 1813, he...

Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 - July 13, 1923) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 - 6 November 1869) was an officer in the United States Navy. He is pictured here at age 86.

Isaac Chauncey (20 February 1779 - 27 January 1840) was an officer in the United States Navy. Pictured is Chauncey's monument.

Elisha Kent Kane was a medical officer in the United States Navy and was present in two Arctic expeditions.

Isaac Chauncey (20 February 1779 - 27 January 1840) was an officer in the United States Navy.

Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 - February 13, 1843), was a Commodore in the United States Navy.

James Barron (1769 - 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy.

Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren, USN, (November 13, 1809 - July 12, 1870) merchant and Swedish Consul in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made his career in the United States Navy.

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (August 20, 1785 - August 23, 1819) was an officer in the United States Navy.

John Rodgers (8 August 1812 - 5 May 1882) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Silas Horton Stringham (7 November 1798 - 7 February 1876) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Winfield Scott Schley (9 October 1839 - 2 October 1911) was an admiral of the United States Navy.

(1809-1870) Admiral in the United States Navy