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1890
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No course held.
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1890
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July 1
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Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783, by Mahan is published.
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1891
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No course held. Bureau of Navigation cites shortage of officers.
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1892
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May 28
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First new building (present Luce Hall) completed.
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1892
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July 22
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Mahan returns and assumes NWC presidency. No course held.
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1893
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No course held.
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1893
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May 10
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Mahan detached for sea duty. Commander Charles Stockton, acting president.
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1893
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October 4
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First visit by a Secretary of the Navy. Hilary Herbert inspects NWC.
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1893
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November 15
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Commander Henry C. Taylor assumes NWC presidency.
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1894
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June 12
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Course begins with 25 students, including first foreign officers, two from Royal Swedish Navy. Ends September 30.
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1895
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June
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Course begins with 25 students. Mahan returns as lecturer. Ends October 15.
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1896
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June 1
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Course begins with 27 students. Ends October 15.
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1896
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December 31
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Captain Taylor detached for sea duty. Goodrich returns and assumes NWC presidency.
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1897
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June 1
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Course begins with 22 students. Ends September 15.
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1897
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June 2
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Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt addresses War College students and faculty.
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1898
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April 19
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United States declares war on Spain. Staff including Goodrich ordered to sea. Planned course cancelled.
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1898
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August 12
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Cessation of hostilities between U.S. and Spain.
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1898
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November 2
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Captain Stockton assumes NWC presidency.
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1899
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May 31
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Course begins with four students. Others from fleet in bay attend part time. Ends October 1.
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