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34-885: Admiral McCann attended Mark Hopkins Grammar School and Drury High School in North Adams before his appointment to the United States Naval Academy from the First District of Massachusetts in 1913. He attended the US Naval Academy Preparation School before he was accepted as a midshipman. Graduated early and commissioned as an ensign in March 1917, because war was declared, he was assigned to USS  Kansas  (BB-21) on which he served throughout World War I . Until September 1919. Following instruction in submarines aboard USS  Fulton  (AS-1) at

68-671: A fleet without a ship, was a highly specialized intelligence command, able to call upon the surface and air forces of the Atlantic Fleet and the Sea Frontier Forces as needed for special assignments, and was organized to exercise unity of control over the Navy's war against U-boat operations in the Atlantic from Iceland to Cape Horn. The Tenth Fleet was dissolved in June 1945, and Rear Admiral McCann

102-625: A small portion of its non-league independent schedule includes similar-size schools from the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts and nearby Vermont. One of two high schools in North Adams, Massachusetts ( Charles H. McCann Technical High School ). Their traditional rival is Hoosac Valley High School in Cheshire. However, in the present day, many consider the rival to be McCann Technical High School. Nathan Drury High School

136-568: Is a public school in North Adams, Massachusetts , United States. Part of the North Adams Public School District, it serves students in grades 7–12 from North Adams and the towns of Clarksburg , Florida , and Monroe . Drury currently serves grades 7–12. As of 2014, it had a student body of 459 students. As of 2024 it had a student body of roughly 570 students. Drury competes primarily within Berkshire County , though

170-544: Is an aspect that the other countries soon realized, and through the conferences, attempted to prevent this from occurring. However, when President Garfield was assassinated , Blaine was removed from his post and the process for creating the Pan-American Conference was slowed down. Eventually, through the lobbying of Congress, Blaine was able to schedule the first Pan-American Conference in January 1889. First used in

204-681: The Navy Department in July 1938, he reported for duty as Planning Officer, Personnel Division, Bureau of Navigation (now Bureau of Naval Personnel ), and in May 1939 was ordered to duty in connection with the USS ; Squalus  (SS-192) accident, sunk during a trial dive off Portsmouth, New Hampshire . As a member of the Squalus Salvage Unit, he played an important part in the rescue of 33 survivors and

238-610: The New York Evening Post in 1888, the term " Pan-Americanism " was coined. Pan-Americanism refers to the movement toward commercial, social, economic, military, and political cooperation among the nations of North, Central, and South America. The term was largely used the following year at the First International Conference of American States in Washington D.C. 1889-90. International summits have been held in

272-785: The Pan-American Conferences , were meetings of the Pan-American Union , an international organization for cooperation on trade . James G. Blaine , a United States politician, Secretary of State and presidential contender, first proposed establishment of closer ties between the United States and its southern neighbors and proposed international conference. Blaine hoped that ties between the United States and its southern counterparts would open Latin American markets to US trade. On 2 December 1823, President James Monroe delivered

306-425: The "Western Hemisphere", Secretary of State James. G. Blaine determined that if the United States were to be the country that put forward the idea of a Union of America, the United States would hold the upper hand and would be able to guide the agenda as well as carry heavy weight in major decision-makings. Another reason for this union was for the United States to be financially benefited from the other countries – this

340-556: The ' Monroe Doctrine ' which would eventually influence Secretary of State James G. Blaine to push for the creation of the Pan-American Conferences. In this speech, President Monroe stated that any further attempts by the Europeans to colonize the American continent (North, Central and South) would be seen as an act of aggression and would risk intervention by the United States. This doctrine was set in place in order to ensure that

374-746: The Atlantic, a command which utilized captured foreign submarines to train US Navy Sailors in Anti-submarine warfare techniques, and in September 1943 he returned to the United States. He was assigned for a tour of shore duty in the Fleet Maintenance Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, and served until July 1944. He was given command of the battleship USS  Iowa  (BB-61) and from August 16, to November 28, 1944,

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408-631: The Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut , he joined USS  K-6  (SS-37) in January 1920, serving in command of that submarine from May to September of that year. Assigned duty in connection with fitting out USS  S-19  (SS-124) , he was detached in January 1921 before the commissioning of that submarine. He subsequently commanded the submarines USS  N-4  (SS-56) and USS  L-3  (SS-42) until June 1922. He transferred to USS  R-21  (SS-98) at Coco Solo, Canal Zone, serving in command of that submarine until she

442-584: The U.S. incursion into Mexico. Although the United States were in the middle of a war with Mexico at the time of the conference, the United States was permitted to send a representative to serve as a symbol of unity to the forces present outside of the Americas (mainly Europe). The Third Latin American Conference in September 1856 in Santiago Although this conference only consisted of two meetings, it

476-549: The U.S. representatives failed to attend the conference. Titled the Panama Congress, the countries agreed to unite, convene with each other on a regular basis and provide financial and military backing to the treaty. The Second Latin American Conference, December 1847 – March 1, 1848 in Lima, Peru The Latin American Conference in Lima, Peru was in response to two threats: the fear of Spanish designs upon South America's west coast and

510-588: The arctic ice. From August 1931 until June 1934, he commanded the submarine USS  Bonita  (SS-165) , completing training for use of the Momsen Lung , and the McCann Submarine Rescue Chamber at Coco Solo. He had consecutive duty with the Board of Inspection and Survey , Pacific Coast Section, at San Francisco, California, and at Long Beach, California. He joined USS Oklahoma for 3 days, and then

544-407: The colonies that were currently in place (and independent) would remain that way and to ensure that America would be able to remain independent of each other and yet bond each other together at the same time. This unofficial union of the countries that comprised North, Central and South America would allow for relationships to slowly develop between the countries. In an attempt to solidify the idea of

578-568: The first Latin American Conference took place in Panama. Bolivar wanted to unite all of Latin America together in order to prevent invasion by the United States as well as other major powers at that time. The United States was permitted to send representatives, and President John Quincy Adams supported the initiative, but the United States Congress was slow to provide funding for the delegation and

612-617: The following cities: Pan-American Conferences trace their origins back to earlier Pan-American summits. The four Latin American Conferences took place prior to the Pan-American Conferences but were highly influential in the campaign to create the Pan-American Union. They are as follows: Congress of Panama on June 22, 1826 in Panama City Initiated by general Simon Bolivar (a Venezuelan political and military leader),

646-579: The reorganization of the Navy resulting from Executive Order 9635 of September 29, 1945, his title was changed to Head, Fleet Operations Section, Operations Division, under the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations , Navy Department . On December 18, 1945, he assumed duty as Commander, Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet , aboard light cruiser USS  Fargo  (CL-106) at the Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor , Territory of Hawaii . As Commander Submarines Pacific , he

680-678: The salvage of the stricken submarine. He received a letter of commendation from the President of the United States , Franklin Delano Roosevelt for the success of this extremely difficult operation. It utilized the McCann Submarine Rescue Chamber he and Commander Charles B. 'Swede' Momsen had designed 10 years earlier. When detached from the Navy Department in April 1941, he assumed duty in May as Commander, Submarine Squadron 6, Pacific Fleet and

714-551: The submarine USS  S-46  (SS-157) , based on Coco Solo, Canal Zone, until May 1929. He then served in the Design Division, later in the Maintenance Division, Bureau of Construction and Repair (now Bureau of Ships ), Navy Department, Washington, D.C., for two years starting in July 1929. During that tour of duty, he was assigned to diving operations in connection with development of submarine escape apparatus and

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748-621: Was at the Battle of Pearl Harbor serving in that command when the United States entered World War II in December 1941. In January 1943 he was assigned additional duty in temporary command of Task Force 51 ( Perth, Australia ) and as Senior Representative of Commander Submarines Southwest Pacific. For his services in those assignments he was awarded the Legion of Merit . In April 1943, he had orders transferring him to duty as Commander, Submarine Squadron 7, in

782-439: Was built at 1130 Church St., North Adams, in 1975. The school colors evolved over time, as did the mascot in 1898. The school colors were yellow and white, whereas today they are royal blue, white and pink. 42°40′12.64″N 73°05′47.10″W  /  42.6701778°N 73.0964167°W  / 42.6701778; -73.0964167 Pan-American Conference The Conferences of American States , commonly referred to as

816-525: Was called due to the worry that the Latin Americans had towards the United States regarding their want of more territory and this time the United States was not invited. There was an attempt at signing a Continental Treaty but it fell through due to disagreements between the delegates. The fourth Latin American Conference in November 1864 in Lima, Peru Failed in its attempts to make any agreements regarding

850-513: Was commended by President Harry S. Truman on August 7, 1945, for completing this most important mission, and for this duty he was awarded a Letter of Commendation with Ribbon by the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. He also was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit. He again served as Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations), on the staff of the Commander in Chief, US Fleet, from August 20, to October 10, 1945. In accordance with

884-708: Was converted for use in the under-ice attempt to circumnavigate the Arctic Icecap and voyage to the North Pole. Modifications to the submarine were extensive, and contained innovations of a telescoping conning tower, an ice drill, an incorporated diving bell and an Air Lock, designed by Simon Lake . The submarine was designated Nautilus and leased for one dollar to Lake and Danenhower , Inc., of Bridgeport, Connecticut , for use on Hubert Wilkins 's and Lincoln Ellsworth 's Arctic Expedition. He implemented 21 major changes to USS  O-12  (SS-73) to facilitate passage under

918-737: Was decommissioned in June 1924. In July 1924, returning to the Submarine Base at New London, he served as an instructor in Diesel Engineering for one year, assigned to USS  Chewink  (AM-39) . He then was transferred to duty as Chief Engineer and Repair Officer of that Base. In November 1925, he was assigned additional duty as technical adviser to the Peruvian Naval Commission at the Electric Boat Company , Groton, Connecticut , and when detached in October 1926, he commanded

952-604: Was founded in 1843 by a grant of $ 3,000 left in the will of Nathan Drury, a wealthy farmer of the Town of Florida, Berkshire, Massachusetts. In 1851, it became a free public high school. In 1867, the original school building was torn down. The school moved to 24 Church Street, and a new school was built at that location and remained until 1975, after which the building was repurposed into an elementary school, now remaining in service as of 2024 as Colegrove Park Elementary. The newest building of Nathan Drury High School, known as Drury High School,

986-573: Was in charge of the development of a submarine rescue chamber, which bears his name, "The McCann Submarine Rescue Chamber ". As Commander of the United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit at the Washington Navy Yard he completed many other inventions for undersea use in submarines, diving, and communications. Additionally, he was assigned as Liaison Officer / Engineer when the submarine USS  O-12  (SS-73)

1020-532: Was in the Western Pacific. The Bronze Star Medal was awarded to him for actions in the invasion of the Philippines. In December 1944 he reported to Headquarters, Commander in Chief, US Fleet, Navy Department, and was assigned as his Assistant Chief of Staff (Anti-Submarine), and Chief of Staff to the Commander, Tenth Fleet , serving under immediate direction of Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King . The Tenth Fleet,

1054-806: Was tasked by President Harry S. Truman to investigate the Revolt of the Admirals . He was so serving when he was transferred to the Retired List of the Navy on May 1, 1950, and advanced in rank to Vice Admiral upon retirement, because of past combat citations. Allan R. McCann died on February 22, 1978, at the US Navy Hospital at San Diego, California , and was buried at sea by the US Navy Submarine detachment, San Diego. Vice Admiral McCann's decorations included: Drury High School Drury High School

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1088-613: Was the commander of Operation Blue Nose , the first under-ice sonar testing missions off the Bering Strait , beginning July 30, 1947. Aboard the submarine USS  Boarfish  (SS-327) , he made excursions with Dr. Waldo K. Lyon under the polar ice cap as far north as 72 degrees 15' north latitude. On September 3, 1948, he reported as a Member of the General Board of the Navy Department , and on June 14, 1949, he transferred to duty as Inspector General , Navy Department, where he

1122-499: Was transferred to USS  Indianapolis  (CA-35) in April 1936, and served as First Lieutenant and Damage Control Officer of that cruiser until June 1937. This vessel conveyed President Roosevelt to the Pan-American Conference . Transferred to duty as Damage Control Officer on the staff of Commander Cruisers, Scouting Force , USS  Chicago  (CA-29) , he served in that assignment until June 1938. Returning to

1156-540: Was transferred to duty on the staff of the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet , and was subsequently designated Commander, Task Force 68, in the light cruiser USS  Philadelphia  (CL-41) during the Presidential trip to Berlin for the Potsdam Conference , July 4, to August 8, 1945. He personally reported to President Harry S. Truman the news of the successful atomic bombing of Hiroshima , Japan . He

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