Shoshana Chatfield oral history on NWC presidency, 2023 May 4
Scope and Contents
Past Naval War College President, RADM Shoshana Chatfield, is interviewed about her tenure as president, 2019-2023. Chatfield reflects on her decision to accept the position, which was a welcomed but unexpected opportunity. She addresses major themes of her presidency, including needed organizational and cultural changes, the unforeseen impacts of the COVID pandemic, and the college’s relationship with past, present, and future students. She also remarks on some personal highlights, such as the role her husband played as the first male PNWC spouse, NWC's heritage, and her involvement with students.
Audio cuts out at 1:20:01, but then immediately returns. The transcript contains a retelling of content lost.
Dates
- Creation: 2023 May 4
Creator
- Naval War College (U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred to the NWC Archives by Profs. Fiorey and Hattendorf in August 2023.
Subject
- Chatfield, Shoshana (1965-) (Interviewee, Person)
- Hattendorf, John B. (Interviewer, Person)
- Fiorey, Mark (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository