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United States Naval Academy founded

United States Naval Academy founded

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The United States Naval Academy is founded in Annapolis, Maryland on the grounds of Fort Severn. Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft led the efforts to start the academy, which opened with 50 midshipmen and seven professors.

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1845
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