This episode of Talk With History traces the origins and legacy of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, from its 1845 founding by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at Fort Severn to its growth into a defining institution of American sea power. Scott (a 2004 Naval Academy graduate) and Jenn share why sheContinue reading “History of the U.S. Naval Academy: Memorial Hall, the Chapel, and Cemetery”
Tag Archives: navy
Inside the US Naval Academy
Join Walk With History for a tour of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The episode visits Bancroft Hall, the world’s largest dormitory housing all 4,500 midshipmen, and Memorial Hall honoring Navy men and women who gave their lives. Stops include Herndon Monument and its plebe-year tradition, the chapel area, the “Tecumseh” figurehead,Continue reading “Inside the US Naval Academy”
Podcast Episode 92: History of US Battleships from WWII to the Gulf War and a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin
In this podcast, hosts Scott and Jenn discuss the naval history of the battleship USS Wisconsin, widely known as ‘The Big WhisKey.’ The ship, with a wooden deck and steel hull, was created during World War II and saw action in the Pacific. Involved in the battle of Iwo Jima, it played a vital roleContinue reading “Podcast Episode 92: History of US Battleships from WWII to the Gulf War and a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin”
Podcast Episode 77: History of Air Shows
If you didn’t know, Jenn is a former Navy Pilot. So needless to say we didn’t need any excuses to go to the annual air show in Virginia Beach. We learned about some aircraft and later learned some air show history we never knew before; including how long air shows have been around as wellContinue reading “Podcast Episode 77: History of Air Shows”
The Life of Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie
I got to learn so much about the amazing life of Oliver Hazard Perry and his career through the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie. Not only did he inspire his sailors to rally to victory, but he inspired many future generations with his raising of the flag stating “DON’T GIVE UPContinue reading “The Life of Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie”