Letter, 16 November 1945, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge La. [to] Major General Maxwell D. Taylor, West Point, N.Y.
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Middleton, Troy H. (Troy Houston), 1889-1976
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Major General Troy H. Middleton served as commander of the U.S. Army, 45th Division and the VIII Corps during World War II. He later served as president of Louisiana State University (1950-1962). From the description of Troy H. Middleton letter, 1960 May 6. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 226256735 Troy Houston Middleton (b. Oct. 12, 1889, Hazelhurst, Mississippi-d. Oct. 9, 1976), Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, enlisted in the service following graduation f...
Taylor, Maxwell D. (Maxwell Davenport), 1901-1987
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Maxwell Davenport Taylor (August 26, 1901 – April 19, 1987) was a senior United States Army officer and diplomat of the mid-20th century.[1] He served with distinction in World War II, most notably as commander of the 101st Airborne Division, nicknamed "The Screaming Eagles." After the war, he served as the fifth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, having been appointed by President John F. Kennedy. He is the father of biographer and historian John Maxwell Taylor and of military historian ...
United States Military Academy
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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...
