1920

Luce Hall, new Navigation Department building, is completed.

Navy crew wins gold medal at Olympic Games held in Antwerp, Belgium.

July 5, 1921

Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson becomes superintendent.

1922

New bandstand, later named for Bandmaster Charles Zimmerman, is built across from the chapel.

1923

The Department of Physical Training is established.

1924

Naval Academy plays University of Washington in the Rose Bowl to a 14-14 tie.

April 10-12, 1924

The new natatorium is dedicated. It is said to be the largest indoor tile pool in the United States. The bronze figure of Cupid on the south wall once adorned the swimming pool on the Hamburg-American liner Vaterland. After U. S. entry into the First World War, the vessel was seized and became the USS Leviathan.

1925

Second-class ring dance becomes a tradition.

Midshipmen Drum and Bugle Corps founded.

Navy gymnastics team is named National Champion for the sixth consecutive year.

February 23, 1925

Rear Admiral Louis M. Nulton becomes superintendent.

1926

"Navy Blue and Gold," composed by organist and choirmaster J. W. Crosley, is first sung in public. It will become a tradition to sing this alma mater song at the end of every football game, and on Graduation Day.

Navy wins National Collegiate Football Championship title.

June 16, 1928

Rear Admiral Samuel S. Robison becomes superintendent.

Fall, 1929

The Secretary of the Navy gives his approval for graduates to compete for Rhodes scholarships. Six graduates are selected by the Rhodes Scholarship Committee.