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100317-N-3857R-002 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (March 17, 2010) The dome of the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis. Portions of the chapel were reopened October 2009 after undergoing extensive restorations. The Academy's chapel is home to 10 weekly church, wedding and funeral services attended by more than 100,000 people annually. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

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Manned by the USNA Sailing team in the Chesapeake 1966

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090522-N-0593C-122 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 22, 2009) Members of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2009 cheer as the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team perform the traditional fly-over at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. U.S. President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address to more than 1,030 graduating Midshipmen who were commissioned as Navy ensigns and Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Croft/Released)

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A lone Midshipman makes his way down a snowy path on the Naval Academy grounds.

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The opening kickoff of the first Army vs. Navy football game, played at the Plain at West Point on November 29, 1890. Navy received the kickoff and scored midway through the first forty-five minute period. Final score: NAVY 24, ARMY 0.

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Undated photo of midshipmen marching up the stairs of Bancroft Hall.

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Parada on Worden Field circa 1905-1906. Courtesy of William S. Lagen.

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Admiral Hyman G. Rickover during the dedication ceremony of Rickover Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy in March, 1974.

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2nd class summer aviation instruction.

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Midshipman in formation in front of Bancroft Hall during the John Paul Jones Commemoration on April 24, 1906. Photograph courtesy of William S. Lagen.

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The 'steady study' method is the surest means to graduation.

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Midshipmen of the Class of 1902 aboard the USS Holland. The nearer mids appear to be H.G. Wallace, J.H. Blackburn, and J.W. Woodruff. (The USS Holland was accepted by the Navy in 1900)

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Snow covers the grounds in front of Bancroft Hall in this undated photograph.

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Bancroft Hall as seen from the Bell Tower atop Mahan Hall in the late afternoon. In the background is the Chesapeake Bay, while midshipmen can be seenplaying tennis in the foreground. Back of photo says 'Released: Bibb '57'..

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110527-N-OA833-014 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 27, 2011) Newly commissioned Navy and Marine Corps officers toss their hats during the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2011 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2011 graduated 728 ensigns and 260 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

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110527-N-OA833-011 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 27, 2011) - Navy ensigns take the oath of office during the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2011 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2011 graduated 728 ensigns and 260 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

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Midshipman in 1893 prove boys will be boys as they attempt to scale the wall.

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The U.S. Naval Academy lacrosse team posed for this photo in 1908.

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The Tripoli monument is the oldest naval monument in the United States, located behind Prebble Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. First erected at the Washington Navy Yard in 1806, it was moved to the U.S. Capitol's west terrace in 1830. It was later moved to the Naval Academy in 1860. This photo was taken by Rear Admiral Harold F. Pullen while he attended the Naval Academy circa 1919-1920.

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Charles Allan Gilbert (1873-1929), artist. Painted for the Naval Academy Class of 1908. The Navy "N" athletic letter was introduced in 1890, the year of the first ARMY-NAVY football game.

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Wright B-1 in front of Greenbury Point hangars in 1911. Individuals, left to right: J. E. Scott, Unknown, HH. Wiegand, Unknown, D. B. Siegler.

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Navy's football team that defeated Army 24-0 in the first Army vs. Navy game, played at West Point on November 29, 1890, posed in their in red and white stocking caps, red stockings, and white canvas jackets and breeches. The team's captain, Charles Emrich (second row, center) scored the first touchdown in Army vs. Navy football series history.

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091207-N-7647G-001 WASHINGTON (Dec. 7, 2009) A Navy spirt poster for the Dec. 12, 2009 college football game between the Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Black Knights from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Jason Graham/Released)

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Class of 1995

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Members of the Naval Academy Class of 1902 aboard the USS Holland (SS-1).

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U.S. Naval Academy football player. Class of 1965.

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Aerial view of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland taken on October 1, 1962.

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Photo from the 1960's

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A goat was brought to the first Army-Navy football game which was played at West Point in 1890, where Navy beat Army 24-0. The goat became the official mascot of Navy's athletic program in 1893.

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Midshipmen Jones and Long showed their spirit during the 100th Anniversary Army-Navy Football game in December 1999. The 110th Army-Navy game is scheduled for this Saturday, December 12th in Philadelphia. United States Naval Academy Photo.

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June week jubilation, 1978.

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Located on the U.S. Naval Academy campus, a bronze replica of the USS Delaware figurehead "Tecumseh" is painted annually to bring on victory preceeding the Army-Navy football game.

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Naval Academy mascot "Bill" is tended by two goat handlers.

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Autumn leaves color the U.S. Naval Academy campus during the 1990's.

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090522-N-0593C-186 ANNAPOLIS, M.D. (May 22, 2009) U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2009 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis during the graduation and commissioning ceremony. Obama delivered the commencement address to more than 1,030 graduating Midshipmen, who were commissioned as Navy ensigns and Marine Corps second lieutenants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Croft/Released)

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A highlight of commissioning week at the United States Naval Academy is the "Herndon Climb". The "plebes-no-more" ceremony, where plebes climb the greased monument and replace a plebe "dixie-cup hat" on top of the monument with a midshipman hat is the official end of plebe year. Legend says that the midshipman who replaces the dixie cup hat will be the first from his/her class to reach flag rank.

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Midshipman in sports uniforms as worn in 1888. In this picture are four students who later became Admirals; Frederick B. Bassett, Jr., second from left; Charles F. Hughes, fourth from right; Carlo B. Brittain, second from right; and Samuel S. Robinson, the baseball player, right.

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U.S. Naval Academy class of 1888 assembled around the statue of Tecumseh.

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Naval Academy Midshipman practice the 'steady study method' as a sure means to graduating.

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In 1858 the Japanese Bell was presented to the U.S. Naval Academy by Mrs. Matthew C. Perry. It had been given to Admiral Perry by the regent of the Loo Choo (Ryukyu) Islands during his expedition to Japan.

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A Midshipman's room at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1881.

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A Midshipman takes a break outside in this photo dated March 1988.

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Midshipman standing guard room duty in Bancroft Hall.

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In this 1948 photograph, Midshipmen of the First Class walk rather than march to recitation. Left to right: Chapline, EM; Chiara, MA; Ambrogi, RTF; Frahler, AL; Carson, RR; King, RE, Langone, WN, and Gaffigan, JP (all of the class of 1948-B)

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070515-N-5390M-001 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 15, 2007) Ð Midshipmen perform group crunches in the surf of the Severn River during Sea Trials at the U.S. Naval Academy. Sea Trials is considered a rite of passage for Òplebes,Ó marking the end of their freshman year at the Academy. The event challenges the midshipmen mentally and physically, and highlights teamwork and communication skills. U.S. Navy photo by Ken Mierzejewski (RELEASED)

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