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I believe the question is essentially answered here:
Washington wanted it and worked to get it.
- George Washington, "Sentiments on a Peace Establishment," May 1783
A Peace Establishment for the United States of America may in my opinion . . . [include] Academies, one or more for the Instruction of the Art Military; particularly those Branches of it which respect Engineering and Artillery, which are highly essential, and the knowledge of which is most difficult to obtain.
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∙ 15y agoIt was founded in 1802 by an act of Congress
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∙ 14y agoWest Point was established as a military base by the Continental Army in 1778.
It became the United States Military Academy in 1802.
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∙ 13y agoAccording to the West Point website, President Thomas Jefferson signed legislation establishing the United States Military Academy in 1802.
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∙ 14y agoThomas Jefferson signed legislaton establishing West Point in 1802.
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What happens if you do not complete a us military academy?
The west point US military academy was established in 1802.United States Military Academy was created on 1802-03-16.threeUSMA
What is the first military academy in America?
It is called the New York Military Academy, and was established in 1889 by Charles Jefferson Wright. It is located 60 miles north of New York in the town of Cornwall-on-Hudson. There is also the US Army Military Academy at West Point.
What military academy did Presidents Grant and Eisenhower attend?
West Point. US Army Military Academy at West Point, NY
Is westpoint a college or university?
westpoint college or westpoint military academy
Where is West point Academy?
The US Naval Academy is in Annapolis, MD. The US Military Academy is in West Point, NY.
Is the navy academy in Annapolis MD also called west point?
No. The United States Military Academy in West Point, NY is West Point.
What mountain is west point military academy is located?
It is located at West Point, NY, on the Hudson River. The area is hilly but I do not think the academy is on a mountain with a name.
Why did Dwight Eisenhower go to the military academy?
United States Military Academy at West Point
What state is famous for west point milatry academy?
The United States Military Academy or West Point is in New York
Why did Dwight Eisenhower want to join the army?
1915 when he graduated from US Military Academy at West Point NY
Is west point or west point academy?
Its the USMA or United states military academy, formally. It can be called both of your sugesstions also.
What European military academy was the model for West Point in the nineteenth century?
I believe West Point was founded on the example of Saint-Cyr, the French Military Academy started by Napoleon.
