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[[Annapolis, Maryland]]

=== Civil War era (1849 – late 1800s) ===
=== Civil War era (1849 – late 1800s) ===
On April 24th, 1861, the midshipmen of the Naval Academy left Annapolis and temporarily housed the institution in Newport, Rhode Island until October 1865. <ref>Mills, Eric. 2008. Where Naval Tradition Lives. ''Naval History.'' 04, <nowiki>http://proxygw.wrlc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/203481496?accountid=11243</nowiki> (accessed November 14, 2018).</ref>
On April 24th, 1861, the midshipmen of the Naval Academy left Annapolis and temporarily housed the institution in Newport, Rhode Island until October 1865. <ref>Mills, Eric. 2008. Where Naval Tradition Lives. ''Naval History.'' 04, <nowiki>http://proxygw.wrlc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/203481496?accountid=11243</nowiki> (accessed November 14, 2018).</ref>
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=== Modern History ===
=== Modern History ===
On June 28th, 2018, at the Capital Gazette, a gunman opened fire, killing five journalists and injuring two more. The perpetrator of the [[Capital Gazette shooting]] was Jarrod Ramos. {{dashboard.wikiedu.org sandbox}}
On June 28th, 2018, at the Capital Gazette, a gunman opened fire, killing five journalists and injuring two more. The perpetrator of the [[Capital Gazette shooting]] was Jarrod Ramos.

==== 2007 Annapolis Conference ====
Main article: [[Annapolis Conference]]

As announced by [[United States Secretary of State]] [[Condoleezza Rice]], Annapolis was the venue for a Middle East summit dealing with the [[Israeli–Palestinian peace process]], with the participation of Israeli Prime Minister [[Ehud Olmert]], Palestinian President [[Mahmoud Abbas]] ("[[Abu Mazen]]") and various other leaders from the region. The conference was held on Monday, November 26, 2007.

== Government ==

=== City government ===

=== Annapolis City Hall ===
Annapolis is governed via the [[weak mayor]] system. The city council consists of eight aldermen who are elected from single member wards. The mayor is elected directly in a citywide vote. Since 2008, several aldermen have introduced unsuccessful charter amendments to institute a  [[council-manager]] system, a move opposed by both Democratic mayor [[Joshua J. Cohen]] and his Republican successor [[Mike Pantelides]].

=== State government ===
The [[Maryland General Assembly|state legislature]], [[Governor of Maryland|governor's office]], and [[Maryland Court of Appeals|appellate courts]] are located in Annapolis. While Annapolis is the state's only [[Capital city|capital]], some administrative offices, including a number of cabinet-level departments, are based in [[Baltimore]].

== Notable people[edit] ==

* [[John Henry Alexander]] (1812–1867), born in Annapolis, scientist, businessman, and author
* [[Bill Belichick]] (1952–), lived in Annapolis, graduate of Annapolis High School, head coach of the [[New England Patriots]]
* [[John Beale Bordley]] (1727–1804), government official, farmer, and author
* [[Sally Brice-O'Hara]] (born 1953), graduate of Annapolis High school, 27th [[Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard|Vice-Commandant]] of the [[United States Coast Guard|U.S. Coast Guard]]
* [[James M. Cain]] (1892–1977), born in Annapolis, author of ''[[Double Indemnity (novel)|Double Indemnity]]'', ''[[Mildred Pierce]]'' and ''[[The Postman Always Rings Twice (novel)|The Postman Always Rings Twice]]''
* [[Michele Carey]] (1943-), born in Annapolis, actress, ''[[El Dorado (1966 film)|El Dorado]]'', ''[[Live a Little, Love a Little]]''
* [[Donald Brown (defensive back)|Donald Brown]] (1963-), pro football player
* [[Charles Carroll (barrister)|Charles Carroll]] (1723–1783), [[Continental Congressman]] from Maryland
* [[Charles Carroll of Carrollton]] (1737–1832), [[United States Senator]] and signer of [[United States Declaration of Independence]]
* [[Peter K. Cullins]] (1928–2012), U.S. Navy admiral
* [[John Wilson Danenhower]] (1849–1887), [[Arctic]] explorer of ''Jeannette'' expedition
* [[Henry Winter Davis]] (1817–1865), [[United States Representative]] from Maryland
* [[Daniel Dulany the Younger]] (1722–1797), born in Annapolis, prominent [[Loyalist (American Revolution)|Loyalist]] and one of the most powerful lawyers in America prior to the [[American Revolutionary War]]
* [[Robert Duvall]], actor, lived in downtown Annapolis
* [[Jon Eubanks]], [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] from [[Logan County, Arkansas|Logan County]]; graduated from high school in Annapolis.
* [[John Hall (Maryland)|John Hall]] (1729–1797), born in Annapolis, delegate to the [[Continental Congress]] from Maryland
* [[Alexander Contee Hanson]] (1786–1819), born in Annapolis, son of the above, United States Congressman and Senator from Maryland
* [[Samuel M. Harrington]] (1882–1948), born in Annapolis, [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]] [[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]]
* [[Reverdy Johnson]] (1796–1876), born in Annapolis, [[United States Senator]] from Maryland and [[Attorney General of the United States]]
* [[Barbara Kingsolver]] (1955-), born in Annapolis, novelist and poet
* [[Iris Krasnow]] (1954-), author, journalism professor, and keynote speaker
* [[Frank J. Larkin]], resident of Annapolis, [[Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate]]
* [[James Booth Lockwood]] (1852–1884), born in Annapolis, army officer and [[Arctic]] explorer; the person who named Lockwood Island
* [[William Duhurst Merrick]] (1818–1889), born in Annapolis, lawyer, professor at [[George Washington University]], and United States Senator from Maryland
* [[Debbie Meyer]] (1952-), born in Annapolis, 3-time Olympic swimming gold medalist
* [[William Paca]] (1740–1799), signatory to the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Maryland
* [[Travis Pastrana]], X-Games athlete, former NASCAR driver
* [[Christian Siriano]], fashion designer and winner of the [[Project Runway (season 4)|fourth season]] of ''[[Project Runway]]''
* [[Thorne Smith]] (1892–1934), author of ''[[Topper (novel series)|Topper]]''
* [[Archibald Spencer]] (1698–1760), associated with electricity and [[Benjamin Franklin]]
* [[Stan Stearns]] (1935−2012), photographer of the iconic image of a three-year-old [[John F. Kennedy, Jr.]] saluting the coffin of his father, US President [[John F. Kennedy]], at [[State funeral of John F. Kennedy|his father's funeral]].
* [[Leo Strauss]] (1899–1973), German-born Jewish political philosopher who specialized in the study of classical philosophy; spent his last three years of life teaching at St. John's in Annapolis
* [[Mark Teixeira]] (1980-), born in Annapolis, retired professional baseball player for [[New York Yankees]]
* [[St. Clair Wright]] (1910–1993), preservationist and gardener
* [[Brother Chidananda]] (1953–), President from the [[Self-Realization Fellowship]] and [[Yogoda Satsanga Society of India|Yogada Satsang Society of India]]
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Revision as of 13:38, 28 November 2018

Annapolis, Maryland

Civil War era (1849 – late 1800s)

On April 24th, 1861, the midshipmen of the Naval Academy left Annapolis and temporarily housed the institution in Newport, Rhode Island until October 1865. [1]

In 1861, the first camp of three that would be built for holding paroled soldiers was created on the campus of St. John's College. The second location of Camp Parole would house over 20,000 and would be located where Forest Drive is currently. The third and final location was finished in late 1863 and would be placed near the Elkridge Railroad, as to make transportation of soldiers and resources easier before and allowing the camp to grow to it's highest numbers[2] This area just west of the city is still referred to as Parole. The soldiers who did not survive were buried in the Annapolis National Cemetery. [3]

Modern History

On June 28th, 2018, at the Capital Gazette, a gunman opened fire, killing five journalists and injuring two more. The perpetrator of the Capital Gazette shooting was Jarrod Ramos.

2007 Annapolis Conference

Main article: Annapolis Conference

As announced by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Annapolis was the venue for a Middle East summit dealing with the Israeli–Palestinian peace process, with the participation of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ("Abu Mazen") and various other leaders from the region. The conference was held on Monday, November 26, 2007.

Government

City government

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis is governed via the weak mayor system. The city council consists of eight aldermen who are elected from single member wards. The mayor is elected directly in a citywide vote. Since 2008, several aldermen have introduced unsuccessful charter amendments to institute a  council-manager system, a move opposed by both Democratic mayor Joshua J. Cohen and his Republican successor Mike Pantelides.

State government

The state legislature, governor's office, and appellate courts are located in Annapolis. While Annapolis is the state's only capital, some administrative offices, including a number of cabinet-level departments, are based in Baltimore.

Notable people[edit]

  1. ^ Mills, Eric. 2008. Where Naval Tradition Lives. Naval History. 04, http://proxygw.wrlc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/203481496?accountid=11243 (accessed November 14, 2018).
  2. ^ "Annapolis National Cemetery" (PDF). United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-11. Retrieved 2008-06-28.
  3. ^ "Camp Parole Historical Marker". Retrieved 2018-11-14.
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