William Ledyard Rodgers was a vice admiral of the United States Navy. His career included service in the Spanish–American War and World War I, and a tour as President of the Naval War College. Rodgers was also a noted historian on military and naval topics, particularly relating to ancient naval warfare.
William Ledyard Rodgers
Rodgers photographed as a captain.
President of the Naval War College
The president of the Naval War College is a flag officer in the United States Navy. The President's House in Newport, Rhode Island is their official residence.
Stephen B. Luce, first president of the Naval War College.
Luce Hall at Naval War College.
Image: Stephen Bleecker Luce
Image: Alfred Thayer Mahan