With a proud tradition reaching back to its founding in 1845, the United
States Naval Academy today pursues its role as the nation's premier
institution dedicated to teaching and molding the naval leaders of
tomorrow. Graduates of the academy include famous athletes, fleet
commanders of the world wars, and astronauts. Great Americans like
George Dewey, Chester W. Nimitz, and Alan B. Shepard are but a few of
the many graduates whose contributions to the defense and dexterity of
the United States are legendary.
In stunning black-and-white photography, Historic Photos of United
States Naval Academy tours the institution from its earliest days up to
recent times, encapsulating its history in nearly 200 images from the
storehouse of the academy, the Library of Congress, and other key
archives. Through captions and essays, author James Cheevers does
commendable work recounting the story of this unique school, pivotal to
maintaining the nation's naval supremacy on the seven seas.