Ed Koday
Web Archive: Red Admiral
The upperside of the red admiral butterfly is black with white spots near the wing tips. The forewing has a red band across the middle, and the hindwing has a red band along the edge. The red admirals that are born during the winter are...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: "Admiral Peters" by w.w. Jacobs
This site features the full text of the short story "Admiral Peters" by W. W. Jacobs.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Life of Admiral George Dewey
This site gives the life history of Admiral George Dewey who led the attack in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Admiral Cervera's Report of the Battle of Santiago
Report made to the Spanish Ministry of Marine by Admiral Cervera describes events of the Battle of Santiago.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Admiral Cervera Aboard the Gloucester Following Battle of Santiago
Remarkable account provides a view of Admiral Cervera and other Spanish officers in the wake of their defeat at Santiago, and also shows their treatment aboard the U.S.S. GLOUCESTER.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Last Address to the Spanish Squadron by Admiral Cervera
Address given by Admiral Cervera to the Spanish Squadron just before the Naval battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
Other
Oklahoma State Senate: Senate Artworks: Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr.
A portrait and brief biographical information about Oklahoma native, Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. The biographical information was current in 2004, the date of the dedication of the portrait.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral James B. Stockdale, Usn
A biography of James Bond Stockdale, one of the most decorated officers in the Navy's history. He was a captive of war for seven years in a brutal prison in North Vietnam and survived through sheer determinism and heroism. His story came...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Admiral William Crowe
Learn about the 1985 nomination of William Crowe Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Who Do I Admire?
Who are our real life heroes? Students will learn and write about inspirational women.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Lady of the Red Admirals" by Arthur Quiller Couch
Text of the short story "The Lady of the Red Admirals" by British author Arthur Quiller-Couch. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Other
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper
Provides a short biography on Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, pioneer computer scientist.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Admiral George Dewey
This site provides a concise biography of the hero of Manila Bay.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Letters and Dispatches of Horatio Nelson
A collection of writings by the famous British admiral who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The writings give valuable details about British naval tactics during the Napoleonic Wars.
Other
The War Times Journal: Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War
Memoirs based on Admiral Reinhard Scheer's original book published in 1920. In 1916 "He led the German fleet into the battle of Jutland, one of the great naval battles of this century."
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Usn
Biography of Alan Shepard, who was the first American in space and a pioneer of the space age.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral David G. Farragut
Admiral Farragut, born at Campbell's Station, near Knoxville, Tenn., July 5th, 1801, died in Portsmouth, N. H., August 14th, 1870. He was appointed to the navy from his native State, and as a midshipman saw active service as early as...
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Oklahoma State Senate: Senate Artworks: Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr.
A portrait of Oklahoma native, Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral David Dixon Porter
Admiral Porter, born in Chester, Delaware County, Pa., June 8th, 1813; died in Washington, D. C., February 13th, 1891. Admiral Porter served in the Civil War.- Frank Leslie, 1896
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral Silas H. Stringham
Rear admiral Stringham, born in Middletown, Orange County, N. Y., November 7th, 1798; died in brooklyn, N. Y., February 7th, 1876. He entered the Navy as a midshipman, November 15, 1809, and was in continuous service up to the breaking...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rear Admiral James Alden
Rear Admiral Alden, born in Portland, Me., March 31st, 1810, died in San Francisco, Cal., February 6th, 1877. He was appointed midshipman in 1828, and in that capacity accompanied the Wilkes Exploring Expedition around the world in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral Andrew Hull Foote
Andrew Hull Foote (1806 - 1863) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral David Dixon Porter
(1813-1891) American admiral
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral David Farragut
Admiral Farragut entering Mobile Bay atop the rigging of his ship during the Civil War.