Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. SESQUICENTENNIAL CEREMONIES, U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NEW YORK

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. SESQUICENTENNIAL CEREMONIES, U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NEW YORK

1952

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In his speech Bradley outlines qualities of a modern U.S. officer. He says "GI Joe" would shun the Prussian or Commissar type of leader. Irving introduces the USMA band which plays "Sesquicentennial Fantasy". Pres Truman prepares to speak from lectern as band plays a march. He begins his speech with thanks for the pleasant company of the cadets who joined him at lunch. (some camera shake).

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Bradley, Omar Nelson, 1893-1981

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Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II, holding the rank of General of the Army. Bradley was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and oversaw the U.S. military's policy-making in the Korean War. Born in Randolph County, Missouri, Bradley worked as a boilermaker before entering the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from the academy in 1915 alongside Dwight D. Eisenh...