'Anchors of Freedom'
Sailors are pictured undergoing training at Farragut Naval Training Base during World War II.
Photo courtesy IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A photo of the USS Idaho (BB-42), the fourth ship named after the state Idaho, including with the ship's mascot. The photo was taken circa 1919.
Photo courtesy IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A photo of a shoe and textile factory at the U.S. Navy Farragut Training Station, circa 1942-1945.
Photo courtesy IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SANDPOINT — Did you know the U.S. Navy is older than America itself?
While Idaho’s maritime history doesn’t date back to the founding of the Continental Navy — the precursor to the U.S. Navy — on Oct. 13, 1775, the state’s naval ties are extensive and have played a key role in national defense.
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