"Our Captain so brave, as we sailed on the main, now bid us a harvest of glory to gain." Over Constitution's 225+ years, many have lyricized the ship's history: from broadsides celebrating the War of 1812 victories to Oliver Wendell Holmes' 1830 tribute "Old Ironsides." This 19th-century song sheet, titled “Hull’s Victory: or, Huzza for the Constitution,” was written to the tune of “Paul Jones’ Victory." 🎶
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Ship for sale!?! What compelled a Boston businessman to write the Secretary of the Navy with an offer to purchase "Old Ironsides" in 1905? Our public historian Carl Herzog explains how this Armenian immigrant saw USS Constitution as a source of patriotic pride and a symbol of American freedom worth saving!
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Go behind the scenes with the Museum! Join us on June 10 to view select objects from our collections, followed by a tour of USS Constitution. From "Vault to Vessel" we'll focus on the lives of midshipmen in the 19th century. Space is limited to 15 people to create a special experience! Get your ticket: bit.ly/3ytTnjr
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#WeRemember. A reflection on those who lost their lives while in service on board USS Constitution, not just in battle but in the daily operation of the ship across the globe. 🇺🇸
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Consigned to a Seaman's Grave... - USS Constitution Museum
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As we approach Memorial Day here at the USS Constitution Museum, we pause to reflect on those who lost their lives while in service on. . .1 CommentComment on Facebook
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