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United States Military Academy

The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...

Timeline of Events

1802

3.16.1802

The Army Corps of Engineers is established to found and operate the United States Military Academy at West Point.

7.4.1802

At West Point, New York the United States Military Academy opens.

1826

12.24.1826

The Eggnog Riot at the United States Military Academy begins that night, wrapping up the following morning.

12.25.1826

The Eggnog Riot at the United States Military Academy concludes after beginning the previous evening.

1877

6.15.1877

Henry Ossian Flipper becomes the first African American cadet to graduate from the United States Military Academy.

1890

11.29.1890

At West Point, New York, the United States Naval Academy defeats the United States Military Academy 24-0 in the first Army–Navy football game.

1962

5.12.1962

Douglas MacArthur delivers his ''Duty, Honor, Country'' valedictory speech at the United States Military Academy.