"Navy Blue and Gold" is the alma mater of the United States Naval Academy. It is traditionally sung at the end of gatherings of midshipmen and alumni, including Naval Academy pep rallies and sporting events at which a band is present.
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- Written in 1923 by Commander Roy DeS. Horn, USN (Retired), with music composed by J. W. Crosley.[1]
- Changed to gender-neutral lyrics in May 2004 without permission of the author by Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt.[2]
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The original article can be found at Navy Blue and Gold and the edit history here.