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Shoshana Chatfield oral history on NWC presidency transcript

 Digital Work
Identifier: MSC382_OH625B

Dates

  • Creation: 2023 May 4

Summary

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred to the NWC Archives by Profs. Fiorey and Hattendorf in August 2023.

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

Contact:
US Naval War College
686 Cushing Rd
Newport RI 02841 US