[Origin of the Military Academy].

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[Origin of the Military Academy].

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Army officer, Infantry. Paper describing the founding of the U.S. Military Academy.

[23] p. ; 27 cm.

United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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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...

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