"The Carrier Debate " Topic
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Tango01 | 11 Jan 2015 11:14 p.m. PST |
"The following contribution is from Claude Berube, Director, USNA Museum. "Why is the Naval Academy Museum hosting a debate on the future of aircraft carriers?" It's a question I was asked earlier this week about the debate between Jerry Hendrix and Bryan McGrath at USNA's historic Mahan Auditorium. So let's break down that question and answer it. First, why is the Museum hosting this? Part of the Naval Academy Museum's mission is to educate Midshipmen and the general public on the history of the Navy. While this debate is about the future of aircraft carriers, both debaters and the moderator are extremely well versed in the utility of carriers for much of the past century. In addition, the event was promulgated with additional information about the historical debate on aircraft carriers from the pages of Naval Institute Proceedings since 1922. In conjunction with the debate, the museum also has a special exhibit during January on the history of aircraft carriers. We've also produced through LTjg Christopher O'Keefe, the History of the Navy in 100 Objects which includes many videos on aircraft carriers. Our mission also includes demonstrating to the public the contributions of Academy graduates. It would be difficult to imagine today's utility of aircraft carriers without the contributions of graduates such as Admirals Halsey, Mitscher, and others during World War II or nuclear propulsion guided by Admiral Rickover. This debate is open to the public…" Full article here link Amicalement Armand |
EJNashIII | 13 Jan 2015 4:20 p.m. PST |
I wish I knew about it ahead of time. I'm down at the academy every so often. |
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