Reminiscences of John Mason Kemper : oral history, 1963.

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Reminiscences of John Mason Kemper : oral history, 1963.

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Family background, education; West Point.

Transcript: 113 leaves.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Kemper, John Mason, 1912-1971.

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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...