CHAIR IN NAVAL HERITAGE
USNA Class of 1957
Post Doctoral Teaching and Research Fellowship
“Yesterday’s Lessons for Tomorrow’s Security”
The “Class of 1957 Chair in Naval Heritage” was the 50th Anniversary legacy gift of the Class of 1957 to the Naval Academy. The primary purpose of the Chair is to foster in the Midshipmen the importance of an understanding of naval heritage to their profession. From its very establishment, the United States has relied on sea power to defend itself and its worldwide interests. Sixth incumbent, Professor James
Bradford, edited America, Sea Power and the World, which is the text from which all midshipmen begin their studies of our Navy.
In 2023, the Class redesignated their Legacy Gift to the “Class of 1957 Post Doctoral Teaching and Research Fellowship”. This Fellowship contributes to the development and growth of scholarship of Naval History. It exposes Midshipmen to newly formed history scholars whose research and publications contribute to the literature of Naval History.
Incumbent Professors 2006 - 2025
Professor Williamson “Wick” Murray 2006-07; 08-09
Professor Andrew Gordon 2007-2008
Professor Ronald Spector 2009-2010
Professor John Schroeder 2010-2011
Professor Craig Symonds 2011-2012
Professor James Bradford 2012-2013
Professor Gene Allen Smith 2013-2014
Professor William Trimble 2014-2015
Professor David Rosenberg 2015-2016
Professor Nicholas A. Lambert 2016-2018
Professor Kathleen Broome Williams 2018-2019
Professor David Winkler 2019-2020
Professor Gene Allen Smith 2022-2023
Post Doctoral Teaching and Research Fellows
Dr. Jon Hendrickson 2012-2013
Dr. Jason Wirth Smith 2014-2016
Dr. A. Scott Mobley, jr. CAPT, USN (Ret.) 2016-2018
Dr. Mark Folse 2018-2020
Dr, Tyler Pitrof 2020-2022
Dr. Roger Bailey 2021-2023
Dr. Ross Phillips 2023-2024
Dr. Harrison Fender 2025 - 2026
