 The Men and Women of the Sea Services
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Ex Scientia Tridens - "From knowledge, sea power" |
| The role of the Naval Academy is to educate and train young men and women to become officers in the United States Navy and the Marine Corps. Founded in 1845 by George Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy under President James K. Polk, the Academy is located on the banks of the Severn River, an hour's drive from the Navy Memorial. The bronze relief shows marching formations in front of Bancroft Hall.
The Naval Academy aims to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically, and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty‹enabling them to be professional officers in the naval service and to progress to the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government. Candidates for appointment as midshipmen must meet high physical, academic and moral standards. Graduates receive their diplomas and commissions during June Week; for one such June Week, in 1907, the song "Anchors Aweigh'' was composed. Academy graduates continue to distinguish themselves in military roles as well as in corporate and public life. President Jimmy Carter, Class of 1947, was the first Academy graduate to hold the highest office in the land. Sponsored by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. Sculptor: Miklos Simon
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