Naval Academy Students Graduate, Hear From President

Members of the 2013 graduating class of the United States Naval Academy throw their caps into the air marking the end of their commencement ceremony in Annapolis, Md,. Friday, May 24, 2013, where President Barack Obama spoke. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Members of the 2013 graduating class of the United States Naval Academy throw their caps into the air marking the end of their commencement ceremony in Annapolis, Md,. Friday, May 24, 2013, where President Barack Obama spoke. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

By Zachary Stieber

Zachary Stieber

Zachary Stieber

Senior Reporter

Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at zack.stieber@epochtimes.com

May 24, 2013Updated: July 18, 2015

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While President Barack Obama had plenty of serious issues to address during his commemoration speech at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation on May 24, there was much celebration as well.

Obama congratulated the 1,047 midshipmen graduating. There were lots of smiles and hugs all around.

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Members of the 2013 graduating class of the United States Naval Academy throw their caps into the air marking the end of their commencement ceremony in Annapolis, Md,. Friday, May 24, 2013, where President Barack Obama spoke. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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