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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...
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.
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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...Tags: Defense, Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), State Budgets, U.S. Navy, Economic Policy
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Slain woman's brother asks for FBI to increase Parkway Murders reward
WTKR-NewsChannel 3On the 23rd anniversary of the first murders, the brother of a woman slain by the Colonial Parkway Killer is urging the Federal Bureau of Investigation to bump the reward to $25,000. "If the Federal Bureau of Investigation is not willing to come up...Tags: Murder, Office Needs, Bill Thomas, Photography, Gardens and Parks
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Anne Arundel Datebook
Sunday Art show "The West Annapolis Art Show," featuring the works of the Annapolis Watercolor Club, continues through Sept. 5 at 4 Annapolis St. Free admission. Call 410-200-1143 or go to annapoliswatercolorclub.org for more information. 'Seussical...Tags: Defense, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Music Theater, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Academic Progress
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Obama: 'What Memorial Day is all about'
The Swampby 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: People, Defense, Holidays, United States, Barack Obama
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Obama: Naval graduates' new missions
The Swampby 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: Defense, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, United States, John McCain, Barack Obama
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Michelle Obama to address first graduating class at Calif university after campaign by seniors
Associated Press WriterFRESNO, 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: The Associated Press, Government, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Facebook
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Obama's commencements: Tradition
The Swampby 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: Government, Barack Obama, The White House, National Government
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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: Bob Barr, St. Mary's County, Barack Obama, Catonsville, Polls
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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: Defense, Meghan McCain, John McCain, Executive Branch, Republican National Conventions
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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: Defense, Meghan McCain, John McCain, Executive Branch, Republican National Conventions
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At Loews, sailors keep guests on the run
Special to the Los Angeles TimesNeed 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
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