Guide to the Sam Tangredi collection of speeches, 1993-1995


Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
686 Cushing Road
Newport, RI 02841-1207
Tel: 401-841-2435
email: nhc@usnwc.edu
Website: https://www.usnwcarchives.org/

Published in 2018

Collection Overview

Title: Sam Tangredi collection of speeches
Date range: 1993-1995
Creator: Tangredi, Sam J.
Extent: 1.9 linear feet (4 archival boxes, 1 archival half-box)
Abstract: This collection contains the drafts and final speeches written by Sam Tangredi for Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton, and Under Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig during the years 1993-1995.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
Collection number: MSC-355

Scope & content

This collection documents the drafts and finalized speeches written by Sam Tangredi for Secretary of the Navy Dalton, and Under Secretary Danzig during the years 1993-1995. They contain notes and corrections, as well as copies of publications where the speeches were printed, commented on, or in one case, plagiarized. The speeches for Dalton were originally kept in six binders in an approximate chronological order, with a smaller seventh binder of Tangredi’s speeches for Under Secretary Danzig. In the first three binders, there was front matter detailing the contents. This front matter was not present in the others.

Access Points

Subject Names Subject Names Subject Organizations Document Types

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in chronological order. Each folder is labelled with the binder number where each particular speech was originally housed. The speeches for Under Secretary Danzig are in chronological order at the end (Box 5, Folders 17-23).

Biographical note

Sam Tangredi graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978, and went on to complete his Masters in National Security Affairs in 1985 at the Naval Postgraduate School, as well as a Ph.D. in International Relations in 1989 at the University of Southern Carolina. He served in the United States Navy from 1978-2008, retiring as a Captain. During the years of 1993-1995, he worked as a speech writer for Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton, and Under Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig. He has authored over 150 publications including 5 books, and now works as a Professor of National, Naval and Maritime Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI.

John Howard Dalton (1941- ) served as the 70th Secretary of the Navy from 1993-1998 under President Clinton. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1964, and went on to serve in the Navy from 1964-1969, at which point he transferred to the U.S. Naval Reserve and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After his time in the Navy, Dalton received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971, and went on to serve under President Carter as part of both the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board from 1977-1981. Dalton also worked in the private sector, primarily in investment banking and management, and now serves as the President of the Housing Policy Council at the Financial Services Roundtable.

Richard Jeffrey Danzig (1944- ) previously served as Under Secretary of the Navy from 1993-1997 of the Navy during the Clinton administration, with Secretary of the Navy John Dalton. Danzig graduated with a BA from Reed College, and a J.D. degree from Yale Law School, and both a Bachelor and Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. After serving with Dalton, he became the 71st Secretary of the Navy from 1998-2001. He has taught contract law at both Stanford and Harvard Universities, and served as an advisor to President Barak Obama during his 2008 campaign. Danzig now serves as a consultant to the U.S. Intelligence Agencies and Department of Defense.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Use of the materials: Material in this collection is in the public domain, unless otherwise noted.
Preferred citation: Author, “Title,” Page or Date. Sam Tangredi collection of speeches, MSC 355, Box number, Folder number. Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
Contact information: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
686 Cushing Road
Newport, RI 02841-1207
Tel: 401-841-2435
email: nhc@usnwc.edu
Website: https://www.usnwcarchives.org/

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: This collection was donated by Sam Tangredi in January 2018.
Custodial history: The collection was in the possession of Sam Tangredi until its acquisition by the Naval Historical Collection.
Accruals: No accruals are expected.
Processing information: This collection was processed and arranged by Willa Anderson, NHC Intern, in Nov 2018 according to current archival standards. The documents were originally housed in binders, and were removed and organized according to original order. Staples were removed from documents, which were placed in paper separators.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Willa Anderson, NHC Intern.
Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Delmage, 2018 Dec 19
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS).

Additional Information

Inventory

Box 1, Folder 1 Front Matter (Binder 1)
Box 1, Folder 2 Change and Continuity: The Role of the Navy in American Society
 1993 May 1
Box 1, Folder 3 Pride, Sorrow, and Gratitude: Remarks at the Decommissioning of the John C. Calhoun
 1993 Jun 16
Box 1, Folder 4 Hang up the Gun, but Hold up the Spirit: Remarks on the Decommissioning of the USS Ranger
 1993 Jun 30
Box 1, Folder 5 Statement of Mr. John H. Dalton, Nominee for Secretary of the Navy Before the Committee
 1993 Jul 13
Box 1, Folder 6 Naval Message Subj: Assumption of Office as Secretary of the Navy
 1993 Jul 13
Box 1, Folder 7 Speech Delivered by the Sec. of the Navy to the National Naval Officers Association
 1993 Jul 24
Box 1, Folder 8 Personal Letter to All Flag and General Officers
 1993 Jul 27
Box 1, Folder 9 Setting the Course
 1993 Jul 29
Box 1, Folder 10 Closing Remarks for Global Wargame ‘93
 1993 Jul 30
Box 1, Folder 11 Remarks for Visit with Naval Audience (For Navy and Marines: All Ranks)
 1993 Aug 2
Box 1, Folder 12 Taking the Helm
 1993 Aug 14
Box 1, Folder 13 Transcript of Interview with Honorable John H. Dalton, Sec of Navy
 1993 Aug 19
Box 1, Folder 14 Freedom Remains the Mission
 1993 Aug 26
Box 1, Folder 15 Talking Points for Col. Wayman P. Bishop III, USMC Luncheon
 1993 Sep 1
Box 1, Folder 16 To Theodore Roosevelt: Welcome Home and Well Done
 1993 Sep 07
Box 1, Folder 17 The Navy and San Diego: Strategic Partnership, Grand Tradition
 1993 Sep13
Box 1, Folder 18 The Community of Navy Families
 1993 Sep 15
Box 1, Folder 19 Remarks for Sec of the Navy Welcome Aboard Ceremony…
 1993 Sep 15
Box 1, Folder 20 The Navy, Jointness, and the Bottom-Up Review
 1993 Sep 16
Box 1, Folder 21 A Step Towards Quality
 1993 Sep 16
Box 1, Folder 22 The Voyage to Quality
 1993 Sep 16
Box 1, Folder 23 Right-Sizing and the Reserves
 1993 Sep 20
Box 1, Folder 24 The Navy and Hawaii: Strategic Partnership, Heroic Tradition
 1993 Sep 21
Box 1, Folder 25 Strategic Prerequisites and the Bottom-Up Review
 1993 Sep 22
Box 1, Folder 26 The Navy and Economic Security
 1993 Sep 23
Box 1, Folder 27 From the Sea to the Stars: A Farewell
 1993 Sep 27
Box 1, Folder 28 Leadership from the Sea; Power from the Sea
 1993 Sep 27
Box 1, Folder 29 Portrait of the Corps
 1993 Sep 28
Box 1, Folder 30 The Navy and Law Enforcement
 1993 Sep 28
Box 1, Folder 31 Front Matter (Binder 2)
Box 1, Folder 32 Quality People, Quality Results
 1993 Sep 30
Box 1, Folder 33 A View from the Helm
 1993 Oct 4
Box 1, Folder 34 Question for SecNav from Surfact Navy Association “Surfact Sitrep”
 1993 Oct 4
Box 1, Folder 35 Right-Sizing That’s Right for the Community
 1993 Oct 5
Box 1, Folder 36 Naval Message Subj: Navy Birthday 1993
 1993 Oct 7
Box 1, Folder 37 The Naval Service and Economic Security
 1993 Oct 14
Box 1, Folder 38 Change and Continuity: The Role of the Navy in American Society
 1993 Oct 15
Box 1, Folder 39 The Sailing, Soaring Spirit of Minnesota
 1993 Oct 16
Box 1, Folder 40 The Heart of a Naval Aviator
 1993 Oct 18
Box 1, Folder 41 Right-Sizing the Navy
 1993 Oct 20
Box 1, Folder 42 A Spirit of Our Age
 1993 Oct 21
Box 1, Folder 43 Remarks to the CNO Advisory Panel
 1993 Oct 22
Box 1, Folder 44 Remarks for Navy/Marine Corps Relief Ball
 1993 Oct 22
Box 1, Folder 45 Power from the Sea
 1993 Oct 26
Box 2, Folder 1 The Navy and the Community – Partnership for Conversion
 1993 Oct 27
Box 2, Folder 2 President Washington Farewell Message
 1993 Oct 29
Box 2, Folder 3 Naval Message Subj: 1993 Marine Corps Birthday
 1993 Nov 4
Box 2, Folder 4 Remarks in Honor of Judge Blair Reeves
 1993 Nov 5
Box 2, Folder 5 NAFTA – A National Security Enhancement
 1993 Nov 8
Box 2, Folder 6 Turn on the Lights
 1993 Nov 8
Box 2, Folder 7 Maritime Coalitions and Global Peace
 1993 Nov 9
Box 2, Folder 8 Remarks for Pentagon Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony
 1993 Nov 10
Box 2, Folder 9 Remarks for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball
 1993 Nov 10
Box 2, Folder 10 The Spirit of an American
 1993 Nov 10
Box 2, Folder 11 Change, Continuity, and the Challenge of Leadership: The Role of the Navy in American Society
 1993 Nov 13
Box 2, Folder 12 Charleston Visit: Introductory Remarks for Morning Meeting
 1993 Nov 16
Box 2, Folder 13 A Step to the Future
 1993 Nov 16
Box 2, Folder 14 The Navy and Charleston – Partnership for Transition
 1993 Nov 16
Box 2, Folder 15 Challenges for the Future
 1993 Nov 17
Box 2, Folder 16 Scientific Excellence and Public Service
 1993 Nov 18
Box 2, Folder 17 Remarks to Naval Aviation Industrial Council Meeting
 1993 Nov 19
Box 2, Folder 18 Remarks to National Security Industrial Association (Washington Chapter)
 1993 Nov 23
Box 2, Folder 19 Naval Message Subj: Thanksgiving 1993
 1993 Nov 23
Box 2, Folder 20 Front Matter (Binder 3)
Box 2, Folder 21 Remarks for the Swearing-In of Under Secretary Danzig
 1993 Nov 30
Box 2, Folder 22 Remarks for Touchdown Club
 1993 Nov 30
Box 2, Folder 23 Remarks for Meridian Luncheon
 1993 Dec 2
Box 2, Folder 24 Remarks for Meridian Availability
 1993 Dec 2
Box 2, Folder 25 Remarks in Honor of Mr. Pang and Ms. Slatkin
 1993 Dec 3
Box 2, Folder 26 Priorities for the Future
 1993 Dec 6
Box 2, Folder 27 Personal Honor and the Naval Service: A Time for Renewal
 1993 Dec 7
Box 2, Folder 28 Change and Continuity: The Role of the Navy in American Society
 1993 Dec 7
Box 2, Folder 29 Subj: Holiday Safety of the Navy-Marine Corps Family
 1993 Dec 15
Box 2, Folder 30 The Future of the Navy
 1993 Dec 16
Box 2, Folder 31 Comments for Sailors and Marines
 1993 Jan 7
Box 2, Folder 32 Shaping the New Naval Force
 1994 Jan 12
Box 2, Folder 33 Defense Week Interview with SecNav
 1993 Jan 18
Box 2, Folder 34 Navy Recruiting and Women: Expanding Opportunities
 1994 Jan 19
Box 2, Folder 35 Reserve and the Future of Our Naval Forces
 1994 Jan 25
Box 2, Folder 36 Bringing Hope in the Future
 1994 Jan 26
Box 2, Folder 37 The Character of Readiness: Remarks for the Joint Services Conference on Professional Ethics
 1994 Jan 27
Box 2, Folder 38 The Character of Leadership: Remarks for the DOD Executive Leadership Development Program
 1994 Jan 27
Box 2, Folder 39 An Environment of Character: Remarks in Honor of Mr. Fred Sterns
 1994 Feb 10
Box 2, Folder 40 Breakfast with 1993 Recruiters of the Year: Talking Points
 1993 Feb 11
Box 2, Folder 41 Quality, Character, and Acquisition
 1994 Feb 14
Box 2, Folder 42 SecNav Brief on “Reconstructing Naval Forces”
 1994 Feb 15
Box 3, Folder 1 Remarks for Flag Officer Selectee Orientation
 1994 Feb 17
Box 3, Folder 2 Fisher House II Dedication
 1994 Feb 22
Box 3, Folder 3 Interview with Jane’s Defense Weekly
 1994 Mar 4
Box 3, Folder 4 Reserves and Future Naval Forces
 1994 Mar 7
Box 3, Folder 5 Naval Forces and the Economy: Applying the Lessons of America’s Business
 1994 Mar 14
Box 3, Folder 6 Interview with Defense News
 1994 Mar 14
Box 3, Folder 7 Quality People and the Challenges of Right-Sizing
 1994 Mar 16
Box 3, Folder 8 Committed to the Maintenance of Peace
 1994 Mar 19
Box 3, Folder 9 The Naval Force and Our Future
 1994 Mar 24
Box 3, Folder 10 Remarks to the CNO Advisory Panel (2)
 1994 Mar 25
Box 3, Folder 11 The Warrior-Philosopher of Character
 1994 Mar 29
Box 3, Folder 12 Ethics and Character Plan of Action
 1994 Mar 29
Box 3, Folder 13 A Vision of the Navy After Next
 1994 Mar 30
Box 3, Folder 14 Courage Beneath the Distant Sea
 1994 Apr 9
Box 3, Folder 15 Remarks to the Navy and marine Corps Reserve Policy Board
 1994 Apr 11
Box 3, Folder 16 The Courage of Character
 1994 Apr 20
Box 3, Folder 17 Passing the Vision
 1994 Apr 23
Box 3, Folder 18 Remarks to Naval Reserve Flag Officer Conference
 1994 Apr 24
Box 3, Folder 19 Challenges Facing the Department of the Navy
 1994 April 27
Box 3, Folder 20 The Privilege of Leadership: The Courage of Character
 1994 April 29
Box 3, Folder 21 Remarks to Cobb County Chamber of Commerce
 1994 May 3
Box 3, Folder 22 Remarks to Office of General Counsel
 1994 May 4
Box 3, Folder 23 Remarks for Nathaniel Stinson EEO Awards Ceremony
 1994 May 12
Box 3, Folder 24 Still on Patrol – But Silent No Longer
 1994 May 14
Box 3, Folder 25 Introduction to President Clinton
 1994 May 25
Box 3, Folder 26 Leadership for the Navy After Next
 1994 May 25
Box 3, Folder 27 Naval Service and Economy: Applying Lessons from America’s Business
 1994 May 27
Box 3, Folder 28 Remember, You are the Navy
 1994 Jun 14
Box 3, Folder 29 Standard Answers
 1994 Jun 15
Box 3, Folder 30 Submarine Force Structure “From the Sea”
 1994 Jun 16
Box 3, Folder 31 Remarks for Nas Kingsville
 1994 Jun 17
Box 4, Folder 1 A View from the Lion’s Den
 1994 Jun 20
Box 4, Folder 2 The Navy after Next
 1994 Jun 24
Box 4, Folder 3 Navy and Marine Corps Recruiting: Expanding Opportunities
 1994 Jun 27
Box 4, Folder 4 SecNav John H. Dalton on Submarines
 1994 Jun 28
Box 4, Folder 5 Healers… “From the Sea”
 1994 Jun 28
Box 4, Folder 6 Facts for USS Stethem Christening Speech
 1994 Jun 28
Box 4, Folder 7 Christening of the USS Maine
 1994 Jul 6
Box 4, Folder 8 Remarks for Sailor of the Year Advancement/Recognition
 1994 Jul 11
Box 4, Folder 9 The Challenges We Face
 1994 Jul 13
Box 4, Folder 10 An Exhibit of Deeds
 1994 Jul 14
Box 4, Folder 11 Always Within Our Hearts
 1994 Jul 15
Box 4, Folder 12 Part of the Good Fence
 1994 Jul 16
Box 4, Folder 13 A Promising Future for the Naval Team
 1994 Jul 18
Box 4, Folder 14 Remarks for the Ney/Hill Food Service Award
 1994 Jul 19
Box 4, Folder 15 The Navy and the Future
 1994 Jul 22
Box 4, Folder 16 A Lesson and a Legacy
 1994 Jul 23
Box 4, Folder 17 Issues and Concerns
 1994 Jul 25
Box 4, Folder 18 The Adventure Begins Now
 1994 Jul 27
Box 4, Folder 19 Widening the Channel
 1994 Aug 4
Box 4, Folder 20 Two Faces of History
 1994 Aug 10
Box 4, Folder 21 Self-Esteem and Guidance… “From the Sea”
 1994 Aug 12
Box 4, Folder 22 Remarks to Ingalls Shipyard Employees
 1994 Aug 12
Box 4, Folder 23 Right-Sizing to a More Efficient Navy
 1994 Aug 13
Box 4, Folder 24 Strong Ships and Stout Hearts
 1994 Aug 13
Box 4, Folder 25 Remarks at Rhone American Military Cemetery
 1994 Aug 15
Box 4, Folder 26 Remarks to Sergeants Major Symposium
 1994 Aug 19
Box 4, Folder 27 Valor, Faith, and Character
 1994 Aug 19
Box 4, Folder 28 Strengthening the Character of Naval Service
 1994 Sep 6
Box 4, Folder 29 Introduction to the Roles and Mission Commissions
 1994 Sep 13-23
Box 4, Folder 30 Proposed Remarks for the Tidewater Ombudsman Assembly – Mrs. Dalton & Mrs. Tipper Gore
 1994 Sep 17
Box 4, Folder 31 Retaining the Spirits
 1994 Sep 19
Box 4, Folder 32 Supporting the Commitment
 1994 Sep 21
Box 4, Folder 33 Interview with Ms. K.C. Lilly
 1994 Sep 22
Box 4, Folder 34 The Character of the Sea Service
 1994 Sep 23
Box 4, Folder 35 Issues and Concerns
 1994 Sep 27
Box 4, Folder 36 Russian/American WWII Veteran Reception Remarks
Box 4, Folder 37 The “A-B-C’s” of Acquisition Reform
 1994 Oct 3
Box 4, Folder 38 Comseventhflt Reception – USS Kitty Hawk
 1994 Oct 15
Box 4, Folder 39 Proposed Answers for SecNav
 1994 Oct 17
Box 4, Folder 40 Wreath Laying Aboard USS Belleau Wood
 1994 Oct 19
Box 5, Folder 1 Introduction to Roles and Missions Brief
 1994 Oct 26
Box 5, Folder 2 The Navy and the Community – Partnership in Transition
 1994 Nov 3
Box 5, Folder 3 Spirit of the Seal Branch
 1994 Nov 3
Box 5, Folder 4 Remarks to CNO Advisory Panel (3)
 1994 Nov 4
Box 5, Folder 5 Equal Employment Opportunity
 1994 Nov 9
Box 5, Folder 6 Remarks for Award to Howard W. Lutnick
Box 5, Folder 7 The Example of Character
 1994 Nov 14
Box 5, Folder 8 The Traditions of Training
 1994 Nov 18
Box 5, Folder 9 Remarks for Army-Navy Game Luncheon
 1994 Nov 30
Box 5, Folder 10 Answers for Compass
 1994 Dec 13
Box 5, Folder 11 Navy Times Year End Review
 1994 Dec 14
Box 5, Folder 12 Points on Roles and Missions of the Navy & Marine Corps
 1994 Dec 19
Box 5, Folder 13 The Navy and National Security
Box 5, Folder 14 Steady as a River
 1995 Jan 14
Box 5, Folder 15 The Navy’s Foundation
 1995 Jan 25
Box 5, Folder 16 Dedication of Steny Hoyer Auditorium
 1995 Jan 23
Box 5, Folder 17 Introduction of Art Buchwald
 1993 Dec 07
Box 5, Folder 18 Information on Ships Scheduled to Visit
 1994 Jan 10
Box 5, Folder 19 Opening Remarks for Flag/General Officer Orientation Conference
 1994 Feb 14
Box 5, Folder 20 Diversity as a Military and Naval Virtue
 1994 Mar 22
Box 5, Folder 21 Policy-Making in Perspective: Remarks to JCS/SecDef Interns
 1994 Mar 28
Box 5, Folder 22 Remarks for General Officer Orientation Course
 1994 Apr 1
Box 5, Folder 23 Remarks for Senior Enlisted Audience
 1995 Apr 12