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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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    Oct 30, 2009 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
  1. Weisel pledges to `do more with less' in tough economic times

    Eric Weisel quotes founding father Thomas Jefferson — "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent" — before saying that Gloucester's Board of Supervisors election is "about restoring decency to...

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  2. Mar 28, 2009 |Story| Associated Press
  3. 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.
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    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...

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  4. Mar 21, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune
  5. 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: The White House, Government, Barack Obama, National Government

  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: Veterans Affairs, People, Barack Obama, Armed Forces, National Government

  8. May 23, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune
  9. 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, John McCain, Armed Forces, Terrorism, National Government

  10. Nov 19, 2008 |Resource Link| Baltimore Sun
  11. Nov 5, 2008 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  12. 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: Colleges and Universities, Facebook, St. Mary's County, Barack Obama, Bob Barr

  13. Sep 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  14. 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...

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  15. Sep 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  16. 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....

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  17. Apr 29, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  18. 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

  19. Apr 29, 2007 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  20. 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...

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  21. Feb 23, 2005 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  22. Anne Arundel County resources

    Anne Arundel County Government: http://www.aacounty.org County Executive: John R. Leopold www.aacounty.org/CountyExec/CEMail.cfm County Council: www.aacounty.org/CountyCouncil/index.cfm Holiday closings of government offices: www.aacounty.org/...

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