In Peace and War de Jeffrey L. Cruikshank

In Peace and War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point

Jeffrey L. Cruikshank

Chloe G. Kline

Praise for In Peace and War "A comprehensive, balanced, and compelling history of a first–class educational institution, and of the complex history it services." –– Sean T. Connaughton , Esq., Kings Point ′83, Maritime Administrator "A great read . . . an accurate and absorbing depiction of an institution I was proud to lead for seven years. The authors truly grasped the unique character of the Academy." –– Rear Admiral Thomas A. King , Kings Point ′42, sixth Superintendent of Kings Point "Evokes memories of the earliest challenges in establishing a maritime institution where future success embodies the Academy′s motto acta non verba." –– Rear Admiral Lauren S. McCready , Kings Point Professor and Head of Engineering, 1942–1975 "Much more than an institutional history . . . a fascinating and informed portrait of the individuals and philosophies behind Kings Point." –– Captain Warren G. Leback , Kings Point ′44, past Maritime Administrator and industry leader "Well–written and meticulously researched . . . . A must–read for any maritime history buff." –– Captain Arthur R. Moore , Kings Point ′44, author of A Careless Word . . . A Needless Sinking "The best description of the merchant marine in the last seventy–five years, and the best account of why Kings Point became so important to our national security and economy." –– George R. Searle , past president, American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II

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Praise for In Peace and War "A comprehensive, balanced, and compelling history of a first–class educational institution, and of the complex history it services." — Sean T. Connaughton , Esq., Kings Point ′83, Maritime Administrator "A great read . . . an accurate and absorbing depiction of an institution I was proud to lead for seven years. The authors truly grasped the unique character of the Academy." — Rear Admiral Thomas A. King , Kings Point ′42, sixth Superintendent of Kings Point "Evokes memories of the earliest challenges in establishing a maritime institution where future success embodies the Academy′s motto acta non verba." — Rear Admiral Lauren S. McCready , Kings Point Professor and Head of Engineering, 1942–1975 "Much more than an institutional history . . . a fascinating and informed portrait of the individuals and philosophies behind Kings Point." — Captain Warren G. Leback , Kings Point ′44, past Maritime Administrator and industry leader "Well–written and meticulously researched . . . . A must–read for any maritime history buff." — Captain Arthur R. Moore , Kings Point ′44, author of A Careless Word . . . A Needless Sinking "The best description of the merchant marine in the last seventy–five years, and the best account of why Kings Point became so important to our national security and economy." — George R. Searle , past president, American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II

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The American Maritime History Project. Foreword ( Vice Admiral Joseph D. Stewart, USMS ). Acknowledgments. 1 A Norfolk Interlude: Serving the Maritime Industry, 2003. 2 Planting the Seeds. 3 Conceived in Peace: 1937–1941. 4 Embodied in War: 1940–1945. 5 Making Peacetime Headway: 1945–1950. 6 Weathering New Storms: 1950–1960. 7 Building on the Foundations: 1955–1970. 8 Widening the Scope: 1970–1980. 9 The Guns Return: 1970–1980. 10 Safe Harbor: 1980–1987. 11 Broadening the Mission: 1987–1992. 12 Reinventing the Academy: 1993–1999. 13 Renewal, Tragedy, and Commitment: 2000–2004. 14 Scenes from an Education: 2003–2006. Appendix A Maritime Administrators. Appendix B Superintendents, USMMA. Appendix C Academic Deans, USMMA. Appendix D Commandants/Regimental Officers, USMMA. Appendix E Hall of Distinguished Graduates. Appendix F Cadets and Graduates Killed in World War II. Appendix G Number of Graduates by Year and by Nation, State, and Territory (1938–2006). Appendix H Names of Academy Buildings and Locations. Appendix I Academy Training Ships. Appendix J Oral Histories. Appendix K Alumni Business Leadership Rankings. Appendix L List of Contributors to the American Maritime History Project for the History of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Notes. Bibliography. Photo Credits. Index.