Top Navy 5 Moments, Movies, and More | Celebrating 250 Years of the US Navy

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In this special episode of 'Talk With History,' hosts Scott and Jenn dive deep into the rich history of the US Navy as it celebrates its 250th birthday. They explore the Navy's top five historical moments, notable movies, and iconic entertainment characters that have shaped the legacy of the greatest Navy in the world. From the birth of the Navy to the Battle of Midway, from 'Top Gun' to 'Crimson Tide,' and characters like Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and Popeye the Sailor Man, join them on this entertaining and enlightening journey through naval history and pop culture. Tune in for engaging discussions, a reading of a five-star podcast review, and much more. Go Navy!

00:00 Introduction to the US Navy's Legacy

01:06 Podcast Introduction and Listener Review

02:27 Celebrating the Navy's 250th Birthday

03:00 Top Five Navy Moments

03:19 The Birth of the US Navy

04:11 #1 Birth of the US Navy, 1776

06:08 #2 Don't Give Up the Ship: The Battle of Lake Erie, 1812

08:36 John Paul Jones and the War of 1812

09:53 #3 The Battle of Midway: Turning Point in WWII, 1942

11:51 The Battle of the Ironclads

14:22 The Rise of Nuclear Power: USS Nautilus

16:22 #5 Ensign Bennie meets LT Mitchell, 2004

18:02 Top Five Navy Movies

18:09 #1 Navy Movie

18:26 #2 Navy Movie

19:15 #3 Down Periscope, 1996

20:30 #4 Navy Movie

21:50 #5 Navy Movie

23:33 Honorable Mentions: More Great Navy Movies

24:19 Top Navy Characters in Entertainment

24:28 #1 Navy Character

24:50 #2 Navy Character

25:43 #3 Navy Character

26:53 #4 Navy Character

29:15 #5 Navy Character

30:27 Honorable Mentions: Navy Characters

31:48 Conclusion: Celebrating Navy History

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