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United States Naval Academy Freshman attempt climbing the Herndon Monument, a 21-foot gray obelisk covered in more than 200 pounds of lard

United States Naval Academy Freshman attempt climbing the Herndon Monument, a 21-foot gray obelisk covered in more than 200 pounds of lard

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Annapolis, Md., (May. 19, 2003) United States Naval Academy Freshmen attempt climbing the Herndon Monument, a 21-foot gray obelisk covered in more than 200 pounds of lard, marking the end of their first year of training. At the firing of cannons, the class of plebes works together in their attempt to climb to the top and retrieve a white plebe "dixie" cup hat as thousands of spectators watch. According to legend, the plebe who replaces the white hat with a midshipmans cover will become the first member of the class to become an Admiral. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 1st Class Brien Aho. File# 030519-N-5319A-011

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19/05/2003 - 19/05/2003
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