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Robert A. Heinlein and Rex Ivar
Heinlein, Jr.
at the Naval Academy at Annapolis
contributed by D. A. Houdek & G. E. Rule
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Robert A. Heinlein
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, class of 1929
"He does have uncanny ability to do those things which to others seem
impossible." - Lucky Bag, 1929 |
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Robert A. Heinlein, winner of the 1927 Epee medal |
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"...the foil was a
lightweight toy, a fake sword with a limber blade that bent at the
slightest pressure. The stylized imitation swordplay that used the foil
was about as dangerous as tiddlywinks... It was made for him. The highly
artificial rules of foil fencing gave great advantage to fast reflexes and
a sharp brain, both of which he had." --from "The Tale of
the Man Who Was Too Lazy to Fail" from Time Enough For Love by
Robert A. Heinlein |
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The Masqueraders was a drama society. The play they
performed in 1929 was "The Devil in the Chase". Of this play was said,
"This year a departure was made from the thread-worn mystery and crime
play, with the subsequent loss of female characters, a fact deeply
regretted by the admirers of pulchritude... Truly fantastic and
unreal, the devil, of course, but none the less and interesting and deeply
involved theme... The Masqueraders have established an enviable reputation
which is to be guarded with jealousy..."
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Rex Ivar Heinlein, Jr.
(older brother of Robert)
March, 21 1905 - August 21, 1976 |
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After graduation from the Naval Academy, Rex Ivar Heinlein, Jr. switched
to a career in the Army where he served until the late 1950s. |
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