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Three former Vietnam War POWs appeared before a gathering of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen to talk about their ordeal a half-century ago. The last of the American POWs returned from Vietnam …

To mark the 50th anniversary of the return of American POW’s from Vietnam in 1973, author Alvin Townley talked about their harrowing experience and the work of the National League of POW-MIA…

“You are ready” to lead, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the 2023 U.S. Naval Academy’s graduating class at the graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. He spoke o…

President Biden spoke at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. In his remarks, the president said, “N…

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the graduation address at the U.S. Naval Academy’s commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. Vice President Harris was the first female commenceme…

Defense Secretary Mark Esper delivered a pre-recorded keynote address at the U.S. Naval Academy virtual commencement ceremony. He spoke about ethical leadership, Chinese and Russian threats,…

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan delivered the commencement address at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The former Boeing executive served as deputy defense secretary start…

The late Senator John McCain (R-AZ) was laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy during a private memorial service in Annapolis, Maryland.

Vice President Pence addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He commented on the president’s proposed budget increase for defense spending, saying “t…

Secretary Ashton Carter delivered the commencement address to the 2016 graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. He said th…

Four historians talked about the problems faced by the fledgling American Navy during the Revolutionary War, and how the force overcame the scarcity of vital provisions. They also spoke abou…

Scholars talked about African Americans, disabled soldiers, and combat medical care during the Revolutionary War, areas they refer to as “marginalized aspects” of the American Revolution. Th…

President Bush gave the 2005 commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony. In his remarks he talked about military service and sacrifice, as well as t…

Vice President Biden gave the commencement address to the 2015 graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He talked about the true character of a soldier and said “a …

Vice President Biden gave the commencement address to the 2015 graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy and shook the hands with the graduates as they were given their diplomas. He was pre…

The United States Naval Academy Band was heard as the graduating class of 2015 entered Navy-Marine Corp Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Then the top graduate, Michael Johnson, annou…

Two retired Navy officers, Commander Bryan McGrath and Captain Jerry Hendrix, debated the effectiveness and efficiency of aircraft carriers for maritime defense strategy for the U.S. militar…

James Hornfischer talked about the role of Commander Ernest Evans and his destroyer, the USS Johnston, during the 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf. The ship was sunk during the battle, and Commande…

Three Medal of Honor recipients talked about their service in World War II, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. They spoke about why they joined the military and their personal views of heroism in lig…

Professor Lori Bogle talked about the American soldiers taken prisoner during the Korean War. Professor Bogle explained how the warring nations used prisoners to intimidate their enemies and…