Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale
1923 - 2005
[Rendering of the Medal of Honor (U.S. Navy/Marine Corps)]
"Never give in; never give in; never, never, never--in nothing great or small, large or petty--never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." - Sir Winston Churchill.
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Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy and the only three star admiral to wear both aviator wings and the Medal of Honor. As a result of his heroic actions, he was awarded 26 combat decorations including two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Distinguished Service Medals, four Silver Star Medals, and two Purple Hearts.
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"Lameness is an impediment to the leg, but not to the will; and say this to yourself with regard to everything that happens."
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As senior prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1965 to 1973, Vice Admiral James Stockdale's dynamic leadership and extreme heroism saved hundreds of American lives and permitted them to return home with honor. Despite the enemy's unrelenting attempts to break his will, his eternal defiance and valor in the face of unthinkable odds will forever serve as an inspiration to all Americans in uniform.
Erected 2008.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Government & Politics • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal, the Medal of Honor Recipients, and the Valor in Aerial Operations series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 38° 58.952′ N, 76° 28.838′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Cooper Road just south of Holloway Rd.. Marker is on the U.S. Naval Academy at the main entrance to Luce Hall. Vehicle access and parking may be restricted in the area, but the marker should be accessible to pedestrians. Visitors will need to show a picture identification to visit the Naval Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Butler in Annapolis (within shouting distance of this marker); Burning of the Brig "Peggy Stewart" (within shouting distance of this marker); Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Scott Natatorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Severn and the United States Naval Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old Fort Severn (about 300 feet away); Japanese Ambassador Hirosi Saito (about 400 feet away); HMS Confiance Cannon (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for James Stockdale. (Submitted on October 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Naval Academy, Test Pilot, Tonkin Gulf, Hanoi Hilton, Ross Perot, vice presidential candidate.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,889 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on August 11, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.