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1884
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May 3
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At suggestion of Commodore Stephen Luce, Secretary of the Navy W.E. Chandler appoints a board of three officers to report on the subject of postgraduate education for officers.
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1884
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June 13
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Board headed by Luce recommends establishment of a war college.
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1884
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October 6
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Navy Department General Order No. #325 establishes a Naval War College at Newport with Luce as "Superintendent."
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1885
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September 4
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First course begins with 9 students. Ends September 30.
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1886
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June 22
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Luce detached for sea duty without relief.
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1886
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August 26
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Captain A.T. Mahan reports and assumes NWC presidency.
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1886
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September 6
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Course begins with 21 students. Ends November 20.
William McCarty-Little introduces first lecture on war gaming.
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1888
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August 6
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Course begins with 12 students. Ends November 5.
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1889
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January 11
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Navy Department orders consolidation of College with Torpedo Station. Mahan detached on temporary duty. Commander Caspar Goodrich assumes NWC presidency.
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1889
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August 5
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Course begins with 12 students. Ends October 25.
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