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| − | '''West Point''' is a federal military base located near Highland Falls, [[New York]]. It is known for being the location of the [[United States Military Academy]], which is often itself | + | '''West Point''' is a federal military base located near Highland Falls, [[New York]]. It is known for being the location of the [[United States Military Academy]], which is often itself called "West Point." |
A military presence in this part of the U.S. has a long history; the fortifications were designed in 1778, shortly after American [[independence]], and the academy was chartered by legislation in 1802. | A military presence in this part of the U.S. has a long history; the fortifications were designed in 1778, shortly after American [[independence]], and the academy was chartered by legislation in 1802. | ||
[[Category:Military]] | [[Category:Military]] | ||
Revision as of 00:32, April 9, 2008
West Point is a federal military base located near Highland Falls, New York. It is known for being the location of the United States Military Academy, which is often itself called "West Point."
A military presence in this part of the U.S. has a long history; the fortifications were designed in 1778, shortly after American independence, and the academy was chartered by legislation in 1802.