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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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