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america s finest american musical organizations. we ll hear the musicians on stage as they perform in their annual holiday con certain. but first a look at how west point played a crucial role in our nation s independence before it became the press i juice military academy we know today. [ ] the academy sits on a plateau overlooking new york s hudson river. the location chosen in 1778 by george washington is no accidents. he thought west point was the strategic key to its defense by stopping the british advancements during the revolutionary war. 12 years later the college was established, dedicated to training professional leaders in warfare. in 1817 known as the father of west point. the general boost academic standards. with the country just a few years old at the time. there was an emerging need for engineers. west point catered to that need becoming the first engineering school in the united states. graduates would build much of the nation s early infrastructure. after wo
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where. to be prepared for war. the work ahead is difficult, the choices we will face are complex. in years ahead. times. weapon and the issues are now more complicated than ever. without freedom, nothing else has value. americans are still prepared to pay the price of freedom. when we fight, we will only fight to win. those shrill voices that would have us believe the defenders of our nation are in how the enemies of peace are false as they are shrill. we are americans, our destiny is never written for us, it is written by us. the era of self doubt is over, we rediscovered how much there is to love in this blessed land. the love of liberty, draws our national heart beat. throughout our history when duty called the men and women of westpoint have never failed us, i speak for all americans when i say, i know you never will. good evening thank you for joining us for this year s independence day, and eve reasoning celebration. you have the weekend morning
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) — Corps of Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute gathered to remember the life of Capt. Jack Casey on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Casey, who tragically passed away during a helicopter crash during a training flight in California on Feb. 7, will be remembered at VMI for his spirit of leadership, courage, and […]