Naval Observatory

American  

noun

1. an astronomical observatory located in Washington, D.C., operated by the U.S. government, and responsible for the U.S. time service.

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Naval Observatory

The Vances are the youngest family to occupy the vice presidency since Al Gore’s young children lived at the Naval Observatory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

I don’t know what goes on in private behind the gates of the Naval Observatory, but what the Vances show in public is hard to stomach.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Kelly interviews in brief remarks on Wednesday from her official residence, the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.,

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024

Demetrios Matsakis, former chief scientist for time services at the US Naval Observatory, told AFP that "Earth is too unpredictable to be sure" if a negative leap second would be needed any time soon.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024

As soon as he was strong enough to travel by train again, he resumed his weekly trips to Amsterdam to get Naval Observatory time.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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