Author: United States. Congress. HousePublisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1422
Book Description
Report
Author: United States. Congress. HousePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1422
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Standards Relating to Rights of Minors
Author: Barry C. FeldGrave 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 This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective.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.
John L. Summers and Others. Feburary [i.e. February] 21, 1936. -- Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and Ordered to be Printed
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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on ClaimsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Colonial Origins of the American Constitution
Author: Donald S. LutzPublisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Presents 80 documents selected to reflect Eric Voegelin's theory that in Western civilization basic political symbolizations tend to be variants of the original symbolization of Judeo-Christian religious tradition. These documents demonstrate the continuity of symbols preceding the writing of the Constitution and all contain a number of basic symbols such as: a constitution as higher law, popular sovereignty, legislative supremacy, the deliberative process, and a virtuous people. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Continuing Study of Newspaper Reading
Author: Advertising Research FoundationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Advertising
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
... Selling at Retail
Author: Victor H. PelzPublisher:
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Category : Clerks (Retail trade)
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Strike Statistics
Author: United States. National Labor Relations Board. Division of Economic ResearchPublisher:
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Category : Labor disputes
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
To Promote the Welfare of American Seamen
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and FisheriesPublisher:
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Category : Merchant mariners
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
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