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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...
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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.