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McNair, Frederick, RADM.
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McNair served on the Atlantic blockade stations and Mississippi River patrols during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of rear admiral in July 1898.
He served as superintendent of the Naval Observatory from June 28, 1890, to November 21, 1894, and Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1898 to 1900.
Rear Admiral McNair died in Washington, D.C., on November 28, 1900, while awaiting orders.
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USS McNair (DD-679) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy named in honor of RADM McNair.
