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United States Naval Academy

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United States Naval Academy

The United States Naval Academy is a four-year military academy and higher education institution located in Annapolis, Md. It was founded in 1845 as the Naval School by U.S. Naval Secretary George Bancroft; it was renamed the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850. Originally an all-male institution, the academy admitted its first female midshipmen in 1976. In addition to an application process similar to traditional colleges, applicants to the academy must have a nomination from a source recognized by the academy, such as a senator. All midshipmen start their time at the Naval Academy as plebes during "Plebe Summer," a seven-week program run by the academy that introduces plebes to Navy and academy lif...  Show more »
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year military academy and higher education institution located in Annapolis, Md. It was founded in 1845 as the Naval School by U.S. Naval Secretary George Bancroft; it was renamed the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850. Originally an all-male institution, the academy admitted its first female midshipmen in 1976. In addition to an application process similar to traditional colleges, applicants to the academy must have a nomination from a source recognized by the academy, such as a senator. All midshipmen start their time at the Naval Academy as plebes during "Plebe Summer," a seven-week program run by the academy that introduces plebes to Navy and academy life. Because of the inclusion of technical classes into the school's core curriculum, all graduates receive a bachelor's degree in science, no matter which major they have chosen out of the 21 that are available. In addition to traditional academic classes, midshipmen take part in an officer development program. The academy also has student organizations, including club sports, professional societies, religious clubs and musical and theater groups. The Naval Academy is a member of the Patriot League, and the Midshipmen field teams in 19 sports. Notable annual events include the Army-Navy football game and the junior year Ring Dance. Notable Naval Academy alumni include former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, astronaut Alan Shepard Jr. and Nobel Prize winner Albert A. Michelson.  « Show less

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    Jul 5, 2009 |Column| Baltimore Sun
  1. Forced into closet by nation they serve

    Wednesday in Annapolis, the United States Naval Academy welcomed the most racially and ethnically diverse class in its history: 14 percent Hispanic, 10 percent African-American - and perhaps 2 percent to 3 percent homosexual. I added that last part. No...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Defense, Family, Sex, National Government

  2. Jun 21, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  3. Anne Arundel Datebook

    Sunday Bicycle loan program The Free Wheelin' bike loan program is operating out of the Annapolis Harbor Master's office until Oct. 1. Residents and visitors can borrow bicycles from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The program, a partnership between the city of...

    Tags: John Paul Jones, Severna Park, Music Industry, Hotels and Accommodations, Homes

  4. May 23, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune
  5. Obama: Naval graduates' new missions

    The Swamp
    by Peter Nicholas President Barack Obama told Naval Academy graduates today that changing threats to U.S. security will require them to take on new, unorthodox missions that involve more than subduing an enemy in combat. In his third and final......

    Tags: Barack Obama, George Bush, Defense, John McCain, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

  6. May 24, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune
  7. Obama: 'What Memorial Day is all about'

    The Swamp
    by Mark Silva This president is headed to Camp David today for the Memorial Day weekend, and, figuring that Americans are getting ready to "fire up the grill,'' offers a weekend address today that is short on political policy and......

    Tags: Barack Obama, Veterans Affairs, Holidays, Defense, September 11, 2001 Attacks

  8. Mar 28, 2009 |Story| Associated Press
  9. Michelle Obama to address first graduating class at Calif university after campaign by seniors

    FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Seniors at the University of California, Merced couldn't rely on a wealthy and established network of alumni to reel in a famous speaker for this year's commencement address.
    Associated Press Writer
    FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Seniors at the University of California, Merced couldn't rely on a wealthy and established network of alumni to reel in a famous speaker for this year's commencement address. That's because the UC system's newest campus has...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Merced, National Government, Colleges and Universities, Government

  10. Mar 21, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune
  11. Obama's commencements: Tradition

    The Swamp
    by Mark Silva It's getting to be that time of year. And presidents have follwed a certain tradition at this time of year: Sending off the graduates of one public school, one private school and one service academy. President Barack......

    Tags: Barack Obama, National Government, The White House, Government

  12. Nov 19, 2008 |Resource Link| Baltimore Sun
  13. Nov 5, 2008 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  14. Under-30 crowd flocks to polls

    For months, young people have knocked on doors, made phone calls and given money to support Sen. Barack Obama. Yesterday, they finally had a chance to vote for him. "It's like cool to vote now. It's a fashion statement," said Lola Olakanye, 22, a...

    Tags: Catonsville, Barack Obama, St. Mary's County, Polls, Bob Barr

  15. Sep 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  16. Text of Cindy McCain's speech

    John McCain's wife, Cindy McCain, delivered these remarks Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. CINDY MCCAIN: Before I begin, I would like to introduce you for the seven reasons John and I are so happy as a family. Starting on this...

    Tags: Republican National Conventions, Abraham Lincoln, Human Rights, Sarah Palin, Executive Branch

  17. Sep 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  18. Text of John McCain's speech

    Sen. John McCain delivered these remarks Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. SEN. JOHN MCCAIN: Tonight, I have a privilege given few Americans: the privilege of accepting our party's nomination for president of the United States....

    Tags: Republican National Conventions, Abraham Lincoln, Human Rights, Sarah Palin, Executive Branch

  19. Apr 29, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  20. At Loews, sailors keep guests on the run

    Special to the Los Angeles Times
    Need a little discipline during your on-the-road workouts? Guests at Loews Annapolis Hotel, in Annapolis, Md., can fall out of bed and fall in with an early-morning run led by a recent graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Routes vary on the two-mile run...

    Tags: Physical Fitness

  21. Apr 29, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  22. Need to know

    A break from looking up Ducking indoors is actually fun at Yosemite National Park, where kids can walk through a replica of a giant sequoia stump, curl up in a mock bear den or eyeball a model of Yosemite Valley, above. It's all part of a $1.3-million...

    Tags: Cartoons, Temecula, Beverage Industry, Physical Fitness

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