Annapolis Post Office honors U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2007

Annapolis, MD — The Annapolis Post Office recently celebrating the U.S. Naval Academy graduation class of 2007 by offering a special cachet and pictorial cancellation.

Since 1845 more than 60,000 young men and women have successfully completed "four years by the Bay" to take their hard-earned places in America's Naval service. Many Naval Academy graduates have achieved greatness and earned a special place in our nation's history during its struggle to grow and preserve its freedom. Their names resonate down through history — Dewey, Halsey, King, Lejeune, Nimitz, Rickover, Spruance, Burke, Stockdale, Carter…to name only a few.

Each of these outstanding individuals began his or her journey to greatness at the United States Naval Academy. And every summer, the future begins here with new opportunities and challenges for 1,200 young men and women from all 50 states and beyond, representing the very best our great democracy has to offer. Among these outstanding young people will emerge the future leaders of our Navy, Marine Corps and the country.

To order the commemorative postmark by mail, write to: Annapolis Postmaster, 1 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401-9998. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return.

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