The U.S. Naval Academy's freshman class successfully climbed the greased 6.4-metre Herndon Monument to replace the freshman "plebe" Dixie cup hat with an upperclassmen hat, marking their official passage from first-year cadets to fourth class midshipmen. The annual tradition dates back to the 1950s. #Military #Cadets #Tradition #USA
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