Download or read book Annapolis Autumn written by Bruce Fleming and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What really goes on behind the wall that surrounds the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis? What are all those midshipmen, future officers in the U.S. Naval and Marine Corps and leaders of our society, thinking as they stand in neat ranks at the parades beloved by tourists? What are their professors actually educating them to do. In Annapolis Autumn, Bruce Fleming, professor of English for nearly two decades at the academy and a prizewinning author, captures the sights, sounds, colors, and conversations of this tradition-steeped institution. In other classes, the cadets learn how to assemble guns, control armored vehicles, man battleships, and kill other human beings. Nothing is ever less than “outstanding, sir!” In English class, however, Fleming introduces his students to nuance and subtext, to the gay poets of World War I, and to the idea that not every piece of literature is designed to be “motivational.” Sharing stories from his twenty years at the academy, Fleming explores questions about teaching, the labels “liberal” and “conservative,” and the ultimate purpose of higher education—issues made all the more gripping at a time when many of his students will graduate from the classroom to the battlefield.

Download or read book Life Inside the Naval Academy written by Jil Fine and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the challenges and rewards of attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where individuals are trained to become officers in the United States Navy or Marine Corps.

Download or read book Life Inside the Naval Academy written by Jil Fine and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2002-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the challenges and rewards of attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where individuals are trained to become officers in the United States Navy or Marine Corps.

Download or read book Navy Blue written by Willis Boyd Allen and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book First Class written by Sharon Disher and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sharon Hanley Disher entered the U.S. Naval Academy with eighty other young women in 1976, she helped end a 131-year all-male tradition at Annapolis. Her entertaining and shocking account of the women's four-year effort to join the academy's elite fraternity and become commissioned naval officers is a valuable chronicle of the times, and her insights have been credited with helping us understand the challenges of integrating women into the military services. From the punishing crucible of plebe summer to the triumph of graduation, she describes their search for ways to survive the mental and physical hurdles they had to overcome. Unflinchingly frank, she freely discusses the prejudice and abuse they encountered that often went unpunished or unreported. A loyal Navy supporter, nevertheless, Disher provides a balanced account of life behind the academy's storied walls for that first group of teenaged women who charted the way for future female midshipmen. Lively, well researched, and amazingly good humored, the book seems as fresh today as it was when first published in hardcover in 1998.

Download or read book Navy Blue written by Willis Boyd Allen and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-28 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Navy Blue: A Story of Cadet Life in the United States Naval Academy at AnnapolisThe author cannot lay down his pen without ex pressing his hearty gratitude for the assistance and encouragement he has received in his work: to the authorities at Washington for facilities Offered in the collection of material; to Officers of the navy attached to the Naval Academy, and to the cadets at that insti tution and afloat, who have given him the benefits of their experience; and, in particular, to Lieut. W. H. H. Southerland, whose patient and kindly aid in the revision of his manuscript has been invaluable.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Navy Blue written by Willis Boyd Allen and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Life at the U S Naval Academy written by Ralph Earle and published by New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons. This book was released on 1917 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dave Darrin s Second Year at Annapolis Or Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy Youngsters written by H. Irving Hancock and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In H. Irving Hancock's 'Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis', readers are taken on a captivating journey through the lives of two midshipmen at the Naval Academy. The book, written in a straightforward and engaging style, provides a detailed look into the challenges and triumphs of life in a military academy during the early 20th century. Hancock skillfully weaves together themes of friendship, honor, and duty, making it a compelling read for those interested in naval history and coming-of-age stories. The author's attention to detail and vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, immersing readers into the daily struggles and achievements of the young protagonists. H. Irving Hancock's background as a prolific author of military and adventure stories shines through in 'Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis'. His own experiences as a naval historian and journalist likely influenced the authenticity and realism of the book's narrative. Hancock's passion for naval lore and keen insight into character development are evident throughout the story, adding depth to the overall reading experience. For anyone fascinated by naval history or intrigued by the inner workings of military academies, 'Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis' comes highly recommended. With its well-rounded characters, exciting plot, and rich historical backdrop, this book offers a compelling glimpse into the formative years of young midshipmen and the challenges they face on their journey towards becoming naval officers.

Download or read book Breaking the Color Barrier written by Robert J. Schneller, Jr. and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African-American Community's Battle to Combat the U.S. Naval Academy's Legacy of Racism

Download or read book Blue Gold and Black written by Robert J. Schneller and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2007-12-19 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the twentieth century, the U.S. Naval Academy evolved from a racist institution to one that ranked equal opportunity among its fundamental tenets. This transformation was not without its social cost, however, and black midshipmen bore the brunt of it. Blue & Gold and Black is the history of integration of African Americans into the Naval Academy. The book examines how civil rights advocates’ demands for equal opportunity shaped the Naval Academy’s evolution. Author Robert J. Schneller Jr. analyzes how changes in the Academy’s policies and culture affected the lives of black midshipmen, as well as how black midshipmen effected change in the Academy’s policies and culture. Most institutional history is written from the top down, while most social history is written from the bottom up. Based on the documentary record as well as on the memories of hundreds of midshipmen and naval officers, Blue & Gold and Black includes both perspectives. By examining both the institution and the individual, a much more accurate picture emerges of how racial integration occurred at the Naval Academy. Schneller takes a biographical approach to social history. Through written correspondence, responses to questionnaires, memoirs, and oral histories, African American midshipmen recount their experiences in their own words. Rather than setting adrift their humanity and individuality in oceans of statistics, Schneller uses their first-hand recollections to provide insights into the Academy’s culture that cannot be gained from official records. Covering the Jim Crow era, the civil rights movement, and the empowerment of African Americans from the late 1960s through the end of the twentieth century, Blue & Gold and Black traces the transformation of an institution that produces men and women who lead not only the Navy, but also the nation.

Download or read book A Naval Life written by Dennis Whitehead and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-20 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyrus Grant Hilton, the son of immigrant parents, was accepted in 1926, at the age of 19, into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD during a time when the military was vastly different than it is today. In A Naval Life, we look at his life at the Academy through Cyrus' eyes by publishing his personal letters to is family in Lakewood, Ohio. Cy's letters are framed by historical references and events happening around the world. The Authors provide insight into Cy's hectic life at the Academy along with first hand experiences of both internal and outside pressures. In a world just recovering from WWI and about to enter the greatest economic collapse in modern history, we enjoy both Cy's view of these times, as well as how the insulation of the Academy provides the focus necessary to graduate and become a naval officer. Join us on a journey through another era, about real places and events to experience one young man's aspirations in time.

Download or read book The Naval Academy A Parent s Ponderings from Home Port written by Steve Wade and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-07 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This journal catalogs my seven years along the Severn River watching our USNA daughters, (’19) and (’22), become imbued “with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty.” Midshipmen accept their Naval Academy appointments, not with hesitation or coercion, but with purpose, to be better leaders and ready to fight when ill winds wish them harm. This book celebrates not only their achievements, but also highlights their resilience to overcome challenges inherent to life on the Yard. Doing hard things well is the unfettered fabric that weaves these kids together. The Brigade of Midshipmen said, “I DO!” on I-Day, knowing the risk and sacrifice required to become Navy and Marine Corps officers. Although the port from which midshipmen sail will forever welcome them home, they make a personal choice to moor their lives in Annapolis. They are our heroes and ones we will forever cherish. This book is an insightful compilation of Steve Wade’s humorous insights and heart piercing stories told from a USNA parent’s perspective. You will find inner truth in Steve’s writing which will bring water balloon tears of hope and joy as you reflect on your own future Naval or Marine Corps officer. There is one prevailing theme in this compilation of journal entries I hope will create a wake of introspection for anyone who has ever loved a midshipman or strolled Stribling in summer whites. Our nation’s finest young people, who have been invited to sit at the Naval Academy’s grand table, are worthy. They possess the unique gifts needed to succeed, not only while along the Severn, but also long after they have received their commission. The skills they bring with them on I-Day, as wide as they are deep, will be opened wider and dredged deeper during their time under the watchful eye of “Mother B”. Our Navy kids amaze us with their accomplishments, but we are rarely surprised with their success. These young people are our nation’s future and for that, they deserve to be celebrated. “Chills, tears, and my heart swells with love and pride every time I read your words. Thank you for expressing what the rest of us feel.” – Shannon Peitzman “My husband and I are both USNA grads and our son is a 2/C. Your writing genuinely touches our hearts and reminds us how special Annapolis is.” – Raquel Gladieux “Steve makes us laugh, cry, and everything in between.” – Danelle Abrams “The perfect encapsulation of USNA parenthood.” – Julia Lumpkin “Your writing depicts our journey as mid parents. Thank you for sharing your eloquent words.” – Rebecca Madeira “From a dad (’23), grad (’87), and uncle of a current NAPSter (USNA ’26), this, sir, is a keeper!” – Nick Diorio

Download or read book Life at the U S Naval Academy the Making of the American Naval Officer written by Ralph Earle and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX II REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES INTO THE NAVAL ACAD- EMY AS MIDSHIPMEN GENERAL REMARKS 1. There being no provision whatever for the payment of the travelling expenses of rejected candidates for admission, no candidate should fail to provide himself in advance with the means of returning home, in case of his rejection before either of the examining boards, as otherwise he may be put to considerable inconvenience.1 2. It is suggested to all candidates for admission to the Naval Academy, that, before leaving their places of residence for Annapolis, they should cause themselves to be thoroughly examined by a competent physician, particularly regarding eyesight, hearing, and heart trouble; and by a teacher or instructor in good standing. A defect such as varicocele, which is ordinarily removable by operation, should be remedied prior to appearing at the Naval Academy for physical examination. By such an examination any serious physical disqualification or deficiency in mental preparation would be revealed, and the candidate probably spared the expense and trouble of a useless journey and the mortification of rejection. It should be understood that the informal examination herein recom Note By Author. Special attention is directed to the entrance deposit of $300 required of every midshipman, P- 348. mended is solely for the convenience and benefit of the candidate himself, and can in no manner affect the decision of the examining boards at Annapolis. 3. A sound body and constitution, suitable preparation, good natural capacity, an aptitude for study, industrious habits, perseverance, an obedient and orderly disposition, and a correct moral deportment are such essential qualifications that candidates...

Download or read book A Day in the Life of a Midshipman written by Sandra Travis-Bildahl and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A midshipman's account of a typical day at the United States Naval Academy portraying the dreams, aspirations, and hard work that make up the four years spent there.

Download or read book Becoming a Leader the Annapolis Way written by W. Brad Johnson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-08-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Battle-proven, step-by-step guidelines for instilling leadership in anyone, in any business Today, more than ever, businesses need leaders with a rare blend of strength, capability, and integrity. Unfortunately, they're not always easy to come by. Becoming a Leader the Annapolis Way details how the U.S. Naval Academy builds quality leaders from the ground up, instilling in them the habits and tools required for outstanding leadershipin any pursuit. Using real-life vignettes and examples of USNA graduates who experienced breakthrough success in combat, government, and business, this timely book looks beyond just the military aspects to explore: Techniques for teaching honor, duty, and commitment Empowerment strategies proven to work over centuries of use Insights for overcoming the perils of blind obedience

Download or read book Life and Work at the United States Naval Academy written by United States Naval Academy. Office of the Academic Dean and Provost and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: