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Pugilism and the Code at Annapolis Naval Academy
Revelations from Annapolis show midshipmen engaging in organized fights under an unwritten honor code. The piece outlines class and hazing fights, the mechanics of a fight to a finish, and famous incidents including Branch Meriwether, plus a historic duel that influenced 19th century views on honor and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Meriwether
Midshipmen
Marquis of Queensberry
Sir Code
Academy
Uncle Sam
Navy
Branch
Hazer
Zaccheus
Mi¢ ‘Nipman McEntee
Plebe
Henry Wharton Griffith
R. Dillon Drake
Philadelphia
Third and
Chestnut Streets
Drake
Griffith
New York
Charles H. Duryee
United States Navy
Duryee
Craig
Secretary of the Navy
Miller
Lieut
Hampton Westcott
New Brunswick
N. J
Hunter
Westcott