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United States Military Academy West Point in the 1780s.In 1795 George Washington called for a national academy to train military officers. West Point, a military fortress during the American Revolution, was the site chosen. Benedict Arnold and John André
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Colour guard of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, during...
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West Point in the 1780s.In 1795...
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Benedict Arnold and John André
American Gen. Benedict Arnold (seated), commander of West Point, persuading British...
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Sylvanus Thayer Medal
The Sylvanus Thayer Medal (obverse), awarded annually by the U.S. Military Academy...
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The Sylvanus Thayer Medal (reverse), awarded annually by the U.S. Military Academy...
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Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower as a U.S. Military Academy graduate
Dwight D. Eisenhower as a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New...
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Cadets on parade at the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
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