United States Naval Academy

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Taffinder was born on March 18, 1884, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1906, attained the rank of Vice Admiral, retired from the Navy in 1947, and died in 1965.

From the description of Diploma, June 14, 1906. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 704931343

Founded in 1845, the United States Naval Academy trains students in a four-year Officer Development Program, preparing them for assignments as midshipmen after graduation. The courses focus on moral values, including honor, honesty, and respect for human dignity; academic education in mathematics, engineering, and other social and physical sciences; professional and leadership training through practical decision-making exercises; and an athletic program to improve health and teach teamwork.

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About USNA. United States Naval Academy. Accessed March 10, 2011. http://www.usna.edu/about.htm .

From the guide to the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni from Texas collection 97-177., [ca. 1960s-1970s], (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Founded in 1845, the United States Naval Academy trains students in a four-year Officer Development Program, preparing them for assignments as midshipmen after graduation.

The courses focus on moral values, including honor, honesty, and respect for human dignity; academic education in mathematics, engineering, and other social and physical sciences; professional and leadership training through practical decision-making exercises; and an athletic program to improve health and teach teamwork.

Source:

About USNA. United States Naval Academy. Accessed March 10, 2011. http://www.usna.edu/about.htm.

From the description of U. S. Naval Academy Alumni from Texas collection, [ca. 1960s-1970s] (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 775663838

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