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August 22nd, 2005   Post 1
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Post; USMMA- Kings Point Trivia


First person to submit all of the correct answers is the winner. Please be honest, don't edit your posts.

No prize, just bragging rights.

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US Merchant Marine Academy Trivia:

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1. How many Cadets (from the academy) were killed during WWII?

2. What is the origin of the eagle (that was until recently) atop the 172 ft. Flagpole?

3. Who is the Regimental Executive Officer?

4. (Aisde from the Kings Pointer) What is the largest M/V berthed at the Academy?

5. What is the motto of the Academy?

6. When is Recognition Day 2005?

7. Who dedicated the land that the Academy is currently located on?

8.Who is the Superintendent of the Academy?

9. What is the latitude and longitude of the 142 ft. flagpole?

10*. What does 'RHBVCI' stand for?

*Kudos to whoever can get this...
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August 28th, 2005   Post 2
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August 28th, 2005   Post 3
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1. The names of the heroic men who lost their lives during the War are inscribed forever in the Roll of Honor Book on display in the Mariner's Chapel at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
 
August 28th, 2005   Post 4
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7. The Academy was dedicated on September 30, 1943, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who noted that "the Academy serves the Merchant Marine as West Point serves the Army and Annapolis the Navy."
 
August 28th, 2005   Post 5
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9. 40-48-44N 73-45-48W
 
August 28th, 2005   Post 6
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8. Vice Admiral Stewart was appointed Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy on August 1, 1998.
 
August 28th, 2005   Post 7
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6. When is Recognition Day 2005? - March 24, 2005
 
August 29th, 2005   Post 8
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Post; Re: USMMA- Kings Point Trivia


Quote:
Originally Posted by Cadet_Shelton
1. How many Cadets (from the academy) were killed during WWII?
Is this a trick question?
Do you mean Cadets or graduates?
 
August 30th, 2005   Post 9
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5. The USMMA motto: “Acta non verba” (action, not talk).
 
August 30th, 2005   Post 10
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4. (Aisde from the Kings Pointer) What is the largest M/V berthed at the Academy?
This is a guess = the 65 foot tug Growler