Author: Publisher:
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Category : Public records
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Disposition of Federal Records
Author: Report
Author: United States. Congress. HousePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1958
Book Description
List of Cartographic Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Record Group 75)
Author: United States. National Archives and Records ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Index to Appropriation Ledgers in the Records of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Division of Finance, 1853-1923
Author: United States. National Archives and Records ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States
Author: United States. Congress. HousePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 1176
Book Description
Some vols. include supplemental journals of "such proceedings of the sessions, as, during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards taken off by the order of the House."
Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy
Author: Richard A. HulverPublisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Pentagon 9/11
Author: Alfred GoldbergPublisher: Office of the Secretary, Historical Offi
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The most comprehensive account to date of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and aftermath, this volume includes unprecedented details on the impact on the Pentagon building and personnel and the scope of the rescue, recovery, and caregiving effort. It features 32 pages of photographs and more than a dozen diagrams and illustrations not previously available.
Parks of the National Capital
Author: United States. National Park ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Parks
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A History of the Rectangular Survey System
Author: C. Albert WhitePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
Freedom of Information Act Guide
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freedom of information
Languages : en
Pages : 1146
Book Description