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Union General Richard Delafield graduated from West Point in 1818. He was ranked first in his graduating class of cadets numbering 23. During the US Civil War, Delafield was placed in charge of securing the New York City harbor from any Confederate attacks. Prior to the war, Delafield also served as the superintendent of West Point.

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