Genealogical Research in Navy and Marine Corps History

From the Revolutionary War to the Korean War, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forged an unbreakable partnership that shaped America's rise as a global power. This lecture explores how these "brothers in arms" evolved from a fledgling Continental Navy and handful of Marines into the world's dominant sea services, in becoming the cornerstone of American naval strategy. We will also examine how genealogical research and historical scholarship have uncovered the personal stories of individual service members, revealing the human dimension behind more than two centuries of naval transformation and triumph.

• This event is being offered in a hybrid format. Both onsite and virtual tickets are available. All ticket reservations will include a Zoom link.
• Onsite attendees will have the opportunity to view the exhibit
• We wish to provide complimentary tickets to current secondary, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please email us at [email protected] and tell us where you are enrolled as a student and in what program.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania Members

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About the Speaker:

Michael L. Strauss, AG, is a military historian with more than 30 years of experience in the field. He has a BA in History from Shepherd University and a MA in HIstory from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. His expertise is recognized in the courts of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, where he has provided testimony as an expert witness. Michael has lectured at universities, conferences, and institutes and contributed to a range of publications, including monographs, peer-reviewed articles, public history, and book reviews that reflect his experience in military history.

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, founded in 1824, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History, with over 21 million manuscripts, books, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops, research opportunities, public programs, and lectures throughout the year, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information, visit hsp.org.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, United States