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A newspaper clipping from The Great Lakes Training School with a photo and article of Ed Schwartz receiving his purple heart.
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A postcard of the USS Yorktown (CV-5) showing off the brand new aircraft carrier. A short letter to Ed Schwartz's mother is penned on the back.
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A very early copy of Ed Schwartz's discharge certificate from the US Navy, worn and taped along fold lines.
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A plastic-encased Big Ben "704" Club membership card belonging to Donald Gary, Lieutenant. The card is signed by Captain Leslie Gehres of the USS Franklin (CV-13).
Event
In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday to take place annually on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This Memorial Day, we...
Event
Retiring of the US flag over the Charleston Harbor On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Flag Day ceremony aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval &...
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A 48-star US flag flown aboard USS Laffey (DD-724) in combat off Okinawa. The fly end is damaged from wear and time.
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A photo of an F6F Hellcat from Fighting Squadron Twelve (VF-12) on the beach of Nukufetau, an atoll in Tuvalu. The writing on the back describes the sun as being so hot that it was impossible to stand...
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The Fighting Squadron Twelve (VF-12) insignia drawn on a sheet of paper and customized for Christmas. The paper reads 'A Very Merry Christmas from Fighting Squadron Twelve,' and shows a parrot dressed...
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This climate-controlled, audio visual equipped space is perfect for group lectures, presentations, and even movies!
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Discover the stories of the USS Yorktown through the eyes of veterans as you explore over 100 stops on this immersive audio tour. Hear firsthand accounts and experience the sights and sounds of the...
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Learn what life was like for sailors during World War II, Vietnam, and the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule while touring areas of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown that are off-limits to the...
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While enjoying liberty on the island of Leyte, a group of pilots from Air Group Twelve of the USS Randolph (CV-15) break out in song.
News
New Virtual Reality & Flight Simulator Rides Experience our new thrilling motion-based Virtual Reality and Flight Simulator adventures! Named in honor of USS Yorktown's Lieutenant Eugene Valencia and...
News
Last summer, Westbrook Brewing Co . released a new brew in collaboration with the USS Yorktown Foundation. Shore Leave Lager, named after the cherished leisure times ashore while serving in the...
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Take a ride to the moon and back inside this replica Apollo 8 capsule while listening to actual radio communication and watching video recorded during the mission.
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Photograph of the Grim Reapers, Fighting Squadron Ten (VF-10) on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise (CV-6), December 1942. From left to right, Front row: Leder, Feightner, Coalson, Kona, Flatley...
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Photograph of Fighting Squadron Ten (VF-10), also known as The Grim Reapers squadron. Squadron members are seen standing and seated in front of a banner with the squadron's motto, "The Grim Reapers...