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United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.; for training young men and women to be officers of the U.S. navy or marine corps. George Bancroft , Secretary of the Navy, founded and opened (1845) it as the Naval School at Annapolis. In 1850-51 the school was reorganized under the present title. Du... Read more
United States Military Academy
United States Military Academy at West Point , N.Y.; for training young men and women to be officers in the U.S. army; founded and opened in 1802. The original act provided that the Corps of Engineers stationed at West Point should constitute a military academy, but the growing threat of war with ... Read more
United States Naval Observatory
United States Naval Observatory a federal astronomical observatory , located in Washington, D. C. It evolved from the Navy's oldest scientific institution, the Depot of Charts and Instruments, founded in 1830; the observatory was completed in 1844 and moved to its present site in 1893. It was form... Read more
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy at New London, Conn.; for training young men and women to be officers of the U.S. Coast Guard; established 1876, opened 1877 as United States Revenue Cutter Service School of Instruction, took its present name in 1915. The academy, differing from the other federal ... Read more
United States War Department
United States War Department federal executive department organized (1789) to administer the military establishment. It was reconstituted (1947) as the Dept. of the Army when the military administration was reorganized (see Defense, United States Department of ). During the American Revolution, mi... Read more
United States
United States officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and in area. It consists of 50 states and a federal district. The conterminous (excluding ... Read more
naval stores
naval stores term initially applied to the cordage, mask, resin, tar, and timber used in building wooden sailing ships; it now designates the products obtained from the pine tree, e.g., pine oil, pitch, rosin, tar, and turpentine. These products fall into two classes, those obtained from living pin... Read more
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps military corps that forms a separate service within the U.S. Dept. of the Navy. The commandant of the Marine Corps is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff . During conflicts, the Corps is charged with conducting all land operations essential to the successful prosecutio... Read more
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, memorial to the victims of the Holocaust . Designed by architect James Ingo Freed, it opened in 1993. Using a stark, harsh architectural vocabulary of industrial forms and unadorned materials, the building itself ser... Read more
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, established in 1805, incorporated in 1806. It is supported by private endowment. The academy grew out of a proposal by Charles Willson Peale for an art institution; this led to the founding of the Columbianum, which in 1795 mounted the first art... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "United States Naval Academy"

United States Naval Academy
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...it as the Naval School at...admitted to the academy since 1976...President of the United States; the Vice...military and naval schools and...attend the academy; they receive...courses on naval subjects...F. Kiely, United States Naval Academy: the ... Read more
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...officers; established 1936, opened 1943. The academy became coeducational in 1974. Candidates...year course, emphasizing maritime and naval specialties, includes tours of service...graduation they receive a commission in the naval reserve as well as a merchant marine license... Read more
United States Military Academy
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...a military academy, but the growing...expand the academy's facilities...the Military Academy. In the 19th...the military academy was one of...After 1866 the academy was no longer...Engineers. The academy is now under...appointment to the academy. The sources...President of the ... Read more
United States Air Force Academy
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...campus opened in 1958. The academy began admitting women in...for an appointment to the academy. The sources of nomination are the President of the United States; the Vice President; U...graduates of military and naval schools and ROTC, and children... Read more
Naval Academy
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History Naval Academy. See Military, The ; Military Service Academies . Read more
United States War Department
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...reorganized (see Defense, United States Department of ). During the...establishment. Its supervision of naval affairs was soon transferred...lands, pensions (see Interior, United States Department of the ), Indian...supervision of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) to the ... Read more
National Academy of Sciences
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History National Academy of Sciences. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) was the...and Charles Henry Davis, a naval officer and scientist.These...Royal Society and the French Academy. In 1863 they obtained a government...of legislation creating the academy in March 1863 depended on...first woman ... Read more
Naval Reserve, U.S.
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History ...lead-in text before headword Naval Reserve, U.S. The U.S. Naval Reserve was created by...successor to the “ naval militia ”—naval versions of the National Guard—of several states. The naval militia, as was the case...other services (Naval ... Read more
Academies, Service
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History ...Military AcademyU.S. Naval AcademyU.S. Air Force AcademyU.S. Coast Guard Academy Academies...modern military academy originated...preparation of naval officers shifted...x2010;based naval academies...Coast Guard Academy) are made...corps in the United ... Read more
Military Service Academies
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History ...established the Naval Academy at Fort Severn in...assigned to the naval blockade of the Confederacy. Naval reformers like David...officer education. Academy graduates dominated...Cutler , The U.S. Naval Academy: An Illustrated... Read more

Dictionary entries related to "United States Naval Academy"

Naval Academy
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History NAVAL ACADEMY NAVAL ACADEMY. The United States Naval Academy was established...admitted to the academy since 1975. The...Jack. The U.S. Naval Academy. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press...of the ; Navy, United States . Read more
Air Force Academy
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History AIR FORCE ACADEMY AIR FORCE ACADEMY. President Dwight D...creating the U.S. Air Force Academy on 1 April 1954, fulfilling...since World War I. The academy was conceived as a four-ye...on 3 June 1959. The academy reached its full authorized...417, the same as the Naval Academy's. ... Read more
military academy
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military military academy a public or private...service academies in the United States, one for each branch...are the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy. Graduates of these... Read more
Military Academy
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...From 1865 to 1914, most academy graduates pursued military...cadet's education. The academy introduced electives...concentration. In 1975 the academy began admitting women...000, but the military academy has seen a growing number...of army training. The United States Military ... Read more
Yamamoto, Isoroku
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military ...Japan's greatest naval strategist in...II , and the naval officer who...on the U.S. naval base at Pearl...graduated from the naval academy in 1904, fought...and served as naval attaché...war with the United States, but, once the...disable the U.S. naval ... Read more
Sigsbee, Charles Dwight
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military ...x2013;1923) Union naval officer, born in...graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in1863, in the...technology for naval exploration. In...relations between the United States and Spain deteriorated...hero, both in the United States and in Europe... Read more
Cooper, Merian C.
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Lawrenceville School; United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland...Service: Served in the United States infantry, 1916, then...film. Award: Special Academy Award, 1952. Died...was given a special Academy Award in 1952 "for... Read more
USNA
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations USNA United States National Army • United States Naval Academy Read more
Carter, Jimmy
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Carter, Jimmy (1924–) 39th president of the United States (1977–81), born James Earl Carter, Jr., in Plains, Georgia. After graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy , Carter served in the navy under Adm. Hyman Rickover... Read more
West Point
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...site of the U.S. Military Academy (founded 1802). It is also...produced the U.S. Military Academy existed in that plan. In...established the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It is the...g. See also Air Force Academy ; Army, United States ; Arnold's Treason ; Military ... Read more

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Remarks on presenting the Commander in Chief's Trophy to the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen: April 19, 2004.(Week Ending Friday, April 23, 2004)
Newspaper article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents; 4/26/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy, the proud...experience for the Naval Academy. My, times...Rempt, the Naval Academy Superintendent...was at the Academy. It turns...women at the Naval Academy learn is...football for the Naval ... Read more
Historic Photos of United States Naval Academy.(Brief article)(Book review)
Magazine article from: California Bookwatch; 7/1/2008; 127 words ; Historic Photos of United States Naval Academy James W. Cheevers Turner...defenses. Therefore, the United States Naval Academy was formed. Historic Photos of the United States Naval Academy is a look at the history... Read more
United States naval Academy. (News and Notes).
Magazine article from: Florida Bar News; 2/1/2003; 32 words ; Frank A. Kreidler of Lake Worth, has been awarded the Director's Award by the director of admissions for the United States Naval Academy, for his service and support as a Naval Academy information officer. Read more
Sea Change at Annapolis: The United States Naval Academy, 1949-2000.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Military Review; 1/1/2008; ; 361 words ; SEA CHANGE AT ANNAPOLIS: The United States Naval Academy, 1949-2000, H. Michael Gelfand...Michael Gelfand's book on the U.S. Naval Academy lies in the double-entendre in...Midshipman. Gelfand argues that the Academy, while steeped in tradition and... Read more
Remarks on presenting the Commander in Chief's Trophy to the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen.(Week Ending Friday, April 22, 2005)(Transcript)
Newspaper article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents; 4/25/2005; 700+ words ; ...Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy back here again...Member of the United States Senate is on...who is a huge Naval Academy supporter, and...to bless the United States of America...safety, U.S. Naval Academy football team... Read more
Remarks on presenting the Commander in Chief's Trophy to the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen.(Week Ending Friday, April 28, 2006)(Speech)
Newspaper article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents; 5/1/2006; 700+ words ; ...to see members of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors who are also in the United States Congress, starting with...Mike Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations; we're proud...thank the members of the Naval Academy coaching staff who are... Read more
Ex-naval pilot steers his career to liberty station karate studio: martial arts instructor hopes to triple current 142 enrollment in a year.(Special Report)(United States Karate Academy)(Sal Convento )
Magazine article from: San Diego Business Journal; 5/5/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...instructor at the United States Karate Academy at Liberty Station...ex-officer opened his academy at the site of the former Naval Training Center...graduate of the Naval Academy, so the Liberty...conversion of the Naval Training Center...visitors. U.S. Karate ... Read more
United States Naval Academy honors first black graduate with $45 million facility.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Wesley Brown Field House)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: Jet; 4/10/2006; 178 words ; ...Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown, the United States Naval Academy's first Black graduate. The...man to graduate from Annapolis Naval Academy in 1949. Brown served 20 years...following Brown's graduation, the Naval Academy graduated 34 African-American... Read more
Anchor Men.(graduating student with lowest point average at United States Naval Academy)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Change; 9/1/2000; ; 97 words ; ...Grant's name was announced to the Class of 2000 at the Naval Academy's graduation ceremony in the Annapolis stadium, midshipmen...athletic performance). At least 12 of Grant's predecessors--Academy anchor men --have become admirals. Class of 1958 graduate... Read more
Remarks at the United States Naval Academy Commencement Ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. (Pres. Bill Clinton) (Transcript)
Newspaper article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents; 5/30/1994; 700+ words ; ...here at the Academy. Admiral...staff of the Academy, brigade...eve of the Academy's 150th year...the U.S. Naval Academy has provided...visit to the Naval Academy I try to...from this Academy and your...officers of the United States Navy and...here at the ... Read more