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Article: Naval War College Marks 125 Years of Educating Leaders.
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- October 7, 2009
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M2 PRESSWIRE-7 October 2009-US NAVY: Naval War College Marks 125 Years of Educating Leaders(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS
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By Tyler Will, Naval War College Public Affairs
NEWPORT, R.I. -- The Naval War College (NWC) celebrated its 125th anniversary on Oct. 6, marking the transformation from a "new kind of college" envisioned by former Secretary of the Navy William Chandler, to a premiere military academic institution, known worldwide for its academic excellence.
When Secretary Chandler signed General Order 325 on Oct. 6, 1884 'the first step toward the establishment of the United States Naval War College' he probably had ...