The United States Military Academy at West Point was created by the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by President Jefferson, on this day in history, March 16, 1802.

The United States Military Academy opened in West Point, New York, on this day in history, July 4, 1802 — after Henry Knox had the idea during the Revolutionary War.

Va., has joined the board of visitors at the United States Military Academy at West Point, as a congressional appointee.

As modern warfare grows more complex, West Point continues its transformation to develop leaders who can think, adapt, and ...

On March 16, 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.

Established in 1802, West Point boasts graduates including former U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, one of the first humans to walk on the moon. U.S. Defense Secretary ...

How West Point's mission statement changed alongside the Army itself. The academy's mission statement first took its modern shape in 1940, ... (1802). In 1962, two world ...

West Point, founded in 1802, reflects the changes in the broader military. When the class of 2023 entered four years ago, 23 percent were women and 34 percent were members of minority groups.