Franklin Buchanan and John L. Worden both became superintendents of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

Both John L. Worden and Franklin Buchanan were appointed as superintendents of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. John L. Between 1 December 1869 and 22 September 1874, John L. Worden served as the commandant of the United States Naval Academy and was later elevated to the rank of rear admiral. In the Battle of Hampton Roads, he was known for commanding the USS Monitor, and from 1875 to 1877, he oversaw the European Squadron.

Franklin Buchanan served as the United States Naval Academy's first superintendent from 3 September 1845 until 8 March 1847, just before the Civil War. It is well known that he oversaw the USS Susquehanna's command during the Perry Expedition. became the Confederate Navy's sole full admiral during the American Civil War. Additionally, he oversaw the powerful CSS Virginia. After this illustrious Confederate admiral, the Academy superintendents currently reside in the imposing Buchanan House.