'''West Point''' is a [[military]] [[academy]] located near Highland Falls, [[New York]]. A military presence in this part of America has a long history; the fortifications were designed in 1778, shortly after American [[independence]], and the academy was chartered by legislation in 1802. West Point's motto is:
'''West Point''' is a [[military]] [[academy]] located near Highland Falls, [[New York]]. A military presence in this part of America has a long history; the fortifications were designed in 1778, shortly after American [[independence]], and the academy was chartered by legislation in 1802. West Point's motto is:
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{{cquote|To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the [[values]] of [[Duty]], [[Honor]], [[Country]] and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the [[United States Army]].}}
{{cquote|To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the [[values]] of [[Duty]], [[Honor]], [[Country]] and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the [[United States Army]].}}