Articles related to "West Point"
West Point Foundry
The West Point Foundry, produced two early locomotives.
best friend • brother jonathon • west point foundry • water power • steam
The West Point Foundry, produced two early locomotives.
best friend • brother jonathon • west point foundry • water power • steam
Gen. Archibald Gracie, CSA
Archibald Gracie, Jr. was from a prominent New York City family that owned cotton interests in Mobile, AL. He attended West Point when Robert E. Lee was commandant.
csa • civil war • new york • alabama • west point
Archibald Gracie, Jr. was from a prominent New York City family that owned cotton interests in Mobile, AL. He attended West Point when Robert E. Lee was commandant.
csa • civil war • new york • alabama • west point
Ghosts of West Point, USMA
West Point's parapsychological phenomena include a cook, a specter who terrified two servant girls, phantoms of dead military men and cold spots.
ghosts of west point • haunted west point • new york ghosts • military ghosts • usma ghosts
West Point's parapsychological phenomena include a cook, a specter who terrified two servant girls, phantoms of dead military men and cold spots.
ghosts of west point • haunted west point • new york ghosts • military ghosts • usma ghosts
LESSONS LEARNED: U.S. GRANT
Ulysses S. Grant learned some important lessons early in life that helped make him a great historical figure. Examine these lessons and see the effect they had on our history.
grant • bucknet • civil war • president • west point
Ulysses S. Grant learned some important lessons early in life that helped make him a great historical figure. Examine these lessons and see the effect they had on our history.
grant • bucknet • civil war • president • west point
The Importance of Being Earnest
Discusses TV and the military and the obligations of set designers, costumers, etc. to portray the military correctly.
military • tv • vietnam • viet nam • jerry o'connell
Discusses TV and the military and the obligations of set designers, costumers, etc. to portray the military correctly.
military • tv • vietnam • viet nam • jerry o'connell
War and Literature at West Point
Professor Elizabeth Samet's book Soldier's Heart: Reading Literature through Peace and War at West Point.
we read homer at the point • elizabeth samet • professor at west point • soldier's heart: reading literature through peace • dulce et decorum est
Professor Elizabeth Samet's book Soldier's Heart: Reading Literature through Peace and War at West Point.
we read homer at the point • elizabeth samet • professor at west point • soldier's heart: reading literature through peace • dulce et decorum est
Torture and Television
The popular and timely TV program "24" is shaping how younger generations of American soldiers view torture.
torture • television • baghdad iraq • tv program 24 • united states military
The popular and timely TV program "24" is shaping how younger generations of American soldiers view torture.
torture • television • baghdad iraq • tv program 24 • united states military
HANCOCK THE SUPERB
The first in a series of articles about the forgotten runners-up, this is a look at Winfield Scott Hancock, also known as "Hancock the Superb" for his outstanding performance as a corps commander in the Civil War. This hero barely missed being the first Democratic President after the Civil War.
president • general • civil war • grant • sherman
The first in a series of articles about the forgotten runners-up, this is a look at Winfield Scott Hancock, also known as "Hancock the Superb" for his outstanding performance as a corps commander in the Civil War. This hero barely missed being the first Democratic President after the Civil War.
president • general • civil war • grant • sherman
America's Only Five Star Generals
One might be surprised to find who is not on this list which includes George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold and Omar N. Bradley.
five star generals • dwight eisenhower • douglas macarthur • george marshall • omar bradley
One might be surprised to find who is not on this list which includes George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold and Omar N. Bradley.
five star generals • dwight eisenhower • douglas macarthur • george marshall • omar bradley
CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART I
From the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, every President but one served in the Civil War. Some compiled exceptional records of ability and courage, rising through the ranks to high commands. Learn how they made a difference in this important sturggle, and how the experiences shaped their political fortunes afterwards.
john • lincoln • grant • civil war • shiloh
From the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, every President but one served in the Civil War. Some compiled exceptional records of ability and courage, rising through the ranks to high commands. Learn how they made a difference in this important sturggle, and how the experiences shaped their political fortunes afterwards.
john • lincoln • grant • civil war • shiloh
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Blind Mad or Foolish: Nathaniel Lyon, Part II
The volcanic temper he had inherited from his father, along with a deep sense of self-righteousness, would quickly land Nathaniel Lyon in trouble as a new army officer. In the years between West Point and the Mexican War, Lyon would also reach an important decision regarding his personal life.
nathaniel lyon • american civil war • civil war • wilson's creek • civil war in missouri
The volcanic temper he had inherited from his father, along with a deep sense of self-righteousness, would quickly land Nathaniel Lyon in trouble as a new army officer. In the years between West Point and the Mexican War, Lyon would also reach an important decision regarding his personal life.
nathaniel lyon • american civil war • civil war • wilson's creek • civil war in missouri
Eisenhower's Military Career
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii
General John "Black Jack" Pershing
The chronicle of the life of a man who embodied every great part of American leadership from the past; then became the model for every American General in the future.
general john pershing • black jack pershing • jim lacey • pershing biography • american generals
The chronicle of the life of a man who embodied every great part of American leadership from the past; then became the model for every American General in the future.
general john pershing • black jack pershing • jim lacey • pershing biography • american generals
Deborah Samson
Disguised as a man, Deborah Samson fought during the American Revolution; after being wounded, she received an honorable discharge and began a public speaking career.
deborah samson • female soldier • american revolution • seen and not heard • robert shurtliff
Disguised as a man, Deborah Samson fought during the American Revolution; after being wounded, she received an honorable discharge and began a public speaking career.
deborah samson • female soldier • american revolution • seen and not heard • robert shurtliff
El Gato Malo Grabs Lone Star
El Gato Malo, who had early Kentucky Derby backers, by-passed the Triple Crown races to grab stardom at Texas' Lone Star Park in the Lone Star Derby for trainer Dollase.
el gato malo wins lone star derby • craig dollase trained el gato malo skipped triple • west point thoroughbreds • el gato malo races on dirt • rafael bejarano first ride el gato malo
El Gato Malo, who had early Kentucky Derby backers, by-passed the Triple Crown races to grab stardom at Texas' Lone Star Park in the Lone Star Derby for trainer Dollase.
el gato malo wins lone star derby • craig dollase trained el gato malo skipped triple • west point thoroughbreds • el gato malo races on dirt • rafael bejarano first ride el gato malo
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
The General George Patton Museum
The General George Patton Museum at Fort Knox honors the memory of military hero.
kentucky museum • fort knox museum • kentucky military museum • general patton museum • george patton museum
The General George Patton Museum at Fort Knox honors the memory of military hero.
kentucky museum • fort knox museum • kentucky military museum • general patton museum • george patton museum
The Little Drummer Boy
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
WHEN HARRY MET BESS: An American Love Story
Harry and Bess met as children. For Harry it was instant love. He pursued their courtship for thirty years. At last they were engaged but the wedding had to wait until World War I ended. Harry became a senator, then Vice President, and at last President Harry Truman of the United States of America.
truman • harry • bess • elizabeth • missouri
Harry and Bess met as children. For Harry it was instant love. He pursued their courtship for thirty years. At last they were engaged but the wedding had to wait until World War I ended. Harry became a senator, then Vice President, and at last President Harry Truman of the United States of America.
truman • harry • bess • elizabeth • missouri
A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qualifications
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
Author Snapshot: Poe, Edgar A
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Edgar Allan Poe
tobacconists • edgar allan poe • edgar allen poe • edgar alan poe • edgar allen poe poems
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Edgar Allan Poe
tobacconists • edgar allan poe • edgar allen poe • edgar alan poe • edgar allen poe poems
Jim Thorpe
Although he loved football, and was arguable the best player at the Carlisle Indian School, Thorpe would gain international recognition for his skill on the race track
jim thorpe • wa-tho-tuk • bright path • sac nation • carlisle indian school
Although he loved football, and was arguable the best player at the Carlisle Indian School, Thorpe would gain international recognition for his skill on the race track
jim thorpe • wa-tho-tuk • bright path • sac nation • carlisle indian school
Lt. Col. Asa Bird Gardiner
An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.
asa bird gardiner • gettsyburg • medal of honor • tammany hall • reform be damned
An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.
asa bird gardiner • gettsyburg • medal of honor • tammany hall • reform be damned
The Story of Benedict Arnold - Part Two
A Hero Without Honor
treason • benedict arnold • washington • continental • patriot
A Hero Without Honor
treason • benedict arnold • washington • continental • patriot
Ghosts and Legends of USNA Annapolis
Murder victim Lt. James Sutton's ghost has been sighted. True, USMA West Point has more phantoms and, possibly, one courtesy of Annapolis' Brigade Activities Committee.
ghosts of annapolis • haunted annapolis • annapolis ghosts • maryland’s ghosts • haunted matyland
Murder victim Lt. James Sutton's ghost has been sighted. True, USMA West Point has more phantoms and, possibly, one courtesy of Annapolis' Brigade Activities Committee.
ghosts of annapolis • haunted annapolis • annapolis ghosts • maryland’s ghosts • haunted matyland
The Life of Ulysses S Grant
Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.
the life of ulysses s grant • ulysses s grant • 18th president of the united states • ulysses s grant american civil war • grant's early career
Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.
the life of ulysses s grant • ulysses s grant • 18th president of the united states • ulysses s grant american civil war • grant's early career
The Politics of Ulysses S. Grant
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
The Whipple Expedition to the Southwest (Part 1)
Lt. Whipple was hired to survey a possible route for the transcontinental railroad. He was one of three separate expeditions. He explored the southern route through Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
amiel whipple • transcontinental railroad • corps of topographical engineers • albuquerque • comanche
Lt. Whipple was hired to survey a possible route for the transcontinental railroad. He was one of three separate expeditions. He explored the southern route through Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
amiel whipple • transcontinental railroad • corps of topographical engineers • albuquerque • comanche
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court
An intriguing historical novel shrouded in mystery: Did King Arthur and Camelot really exist? Did Twain's mysterious stranger, Hank Morgan, really live the experiences recounted here or was he merely delusional?
camelot • england • king arthur • yankee • hank morgan
An intriguing historical novel shrouded in mystery: Did King Arthur and Camelot really exist? Did Twain's mysterious stranger, Hank Morgan, really live the experiences recounted here or was he merely delusional?
camelot • england • king arthur • yankee • hank morgan
Accuser in Dotson Rape Case Dies
The Gary Dotson rape case made headlines in the mid-1980s when Cathleen Crowell Webb came forward with the truth. The accusation that sent him to prison was a lie.
gary dotson • cathleen crowell webb • false imprisonment • rape case • dna evidence
The Gary Dotson rape case made headlines in the mid-1980s when Cathleen Crowell Webb came forward with the truth. The accusation that sent him to prison was a lie.
gary dotson • cathleen crowell webb • false imprisonment • rape case • dna evidence
Lawn Ornamentals
Invader from beyond -- the mint plant (one of the "Lawn Ornament" articles).
mint • growing mint • peppermint • catnip • reccipe
Invader from beyond -- the mint plant (one of the "Lawn Ornament" articles).
mint • growing mint • peppermint • catnip • reccipe
America's Foreign Founding Fathers
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
foreign founding fathers • marquis de lafayette • baron von steuben • johan de kalb • thaddeus kosciuszko
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
foreign founding fathers • marquis de lafayette • baron von steuben • johan de kalb • thaddeus kosciuszko
Army-Navy game on the move
The Naval Academy announced Friday that their annual game against Army will be played in Baltimore's PSINet Stadium next season.
the naval academy announced friday that their annu
The Naval Academy announced Friday that their annual game against Army will be played in Baltimore's PSINet Stadium next season.
the naval academy announced friday that their annu
CALIFORNIA TROUT LAKES Part Two "LOW" SIERRA CHOICES
A look at the better California Sierra reservoirs along Interstate 80 and towards the Donner Pass.
fishing • trout • california • sierra • lost creek
A look at the better California Sierra reservoirs along Interstate 80 and towards the Donner Pass.
fishing • trout • california • sierra • lost creek
Gen. Mansfield Lovell, CSA
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
George Armstrong Custer
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
Henry Knox: Visionary General
Called the definitive biography, the first Secretary of War is restored to American consciousness as if being led to a few gold bars from his memorialized Fort Knox.
henry knox • visionary general • biography • mark puls • secretary of war
Called the definitive biography, the first Secretary of War is restored to American consciousness as if being led to a few gold bars from his memorialized Fort Knox.
henry knox • visionary general • biography • mark puls • secretary of war
Manufacturing Wallpaper
Quality wallpaper of the past could take up to a year for 50 men to produce, but the result was a product that would last for centuries.
manufacturing wallpaper • how french wallpaper was nanufactured • antique french wallpaper • jean zuber wallpaper • scenic america antique wallpaper
Quality wallpaper of the past could take up to a year for 50 men to produce, but the result was a product that would last for centuries.
manufacturing wallpaper • how french wallpaper was nanufactured • antique french wallpaper • jean zuber wallpaper • scenic america antique wallpaper
New Shooters for Preakness Stakes
Not many Derby horses want another shot at the hotshot, Big Brown. Top trainer Todd Pletcher will go with new shooter Behindatthebar, victor in the Lexington Stakes.
preakness stakes entrants • possible entries preakness stakes • new shooters preakness stakes • todd pletcher's behindatthebar pointed to preaknes • non-derby entrants preakness stakes
Not many Derby horses want another shot at the hotshot, Big Brown. Top trainer Todd Pletcher will go with new shooter Behindatthebar, victor in the Lexington Stakes.
preakness stakes entrants • possible entries preakness stakes • new shooters preakness stakes • todd pletcher's behindatthebar pointed to preaknes • non-derby entrants preakness stakes
Some 2008 Stars Will Miss Derby
Though earnings qualified, some stakes winners won't get into the Kentucky Derby because of the 20-limit rule. Injuries have eliminated others.
next derby twenty • graded stakes qualifiers 21-40 • who's number 21 • kentucky derby qualifiers • kentucky derby qualifying rules
Though earnings qualified, some stakes winners won't get into the Kentucky Derby because of the 20-limit rule. Injuries have eliminated others.
next derby twenty • graded stakes qualifiers 21-40 • who's number 21 • kentucky derby qualifiers • kentucky derby qualifying rules
The REAL Story of Taps
A referenced collective account on the true origin of the traditional military bugle call known as Taps. Many myths exist about this song. This article shows the truth.
story of taps • taps song • bugle calls • history of taps • military bugle calls
A referenced collective account on the true origin of the traditional military bugle call known as Taps. Many myths exist about this song. This article shows the truth.
story of taps • taps song • bugle calls • history of taps • military bugle calls
The White House's French Wallpaper
Wallpaper purchased for $50 became the wall adornment for the White House Diplomatic Reception Room in 1961.
white house's french wallpaper • restoring antique wallpaper • scenic america wallpaper • first lady jacqueline kennedy • white house historical association
Wallpaper purchased for $50 became the wall adornment for the White House Diplomatic Reception Room in 1961.
white house's french wallpaper • restoring antique wallpaper • scenic america wallpaper • first lady jacqueline kennedy • white house historical association
The Young Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Trainers, Owners Aim for Big Brown
Ten more trainers/owners will challenge Big Brown in the Preakness Stakes Saturday. Only Paulo Lobo, trainer of Gayego, repeats from the Kentucky Derby.
10 new preakness trainers • 10 new preakness owners • lobo preakness trainer repeating from derby • gayego trys big brown again • jockey lineup preakness
Ten more trainers/owners will challenge Big Brown in the Preakness Stakes Saturday. Only Paulo Lobo, trainer of Gayego, repeats from the Kentucky Derby.
10 new preakness trainers • 10 new preakness owners • lobo preakness trainer repeating from derby • gayego trys big brown again • jockey lineup preakness
"You Can Get Published"; Gives A Good Start to New Writers
Review of <i>You Can Get Published</i>, a book for begining and aspiring writers from Writer's Digest Books.
publishing • books • review • writers
Review of <i>You Can Get Published</i>, a book for begining and aspiring writers from Writer's Digest Books.
publishing • books • review • writers
Alcoholic Authors: Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe's escapes into the bottle are legendary beginning when he was a small boy until his death at age forty.
edgar allan poe • edgar allan poe's life • edgar allan poe's tales • edgar allan poe's poetry • alcoholic authors
Edgar Allan Poe's escapes into the bottle are legendary beginning when he was a small boy until his death at age forty.
edgar allan poe • edgar allan poe's life • edgar allan poe's tales • edgar allan poe's poetry • alcoholic authors
Bargain Shopping for Wallpaper
An antique shopper saved wallpaper from demolition for $50 and sold it to the White House for $12,500.
bargain shopping for wallpaper • white house antique wallpaper • finding antique wallpaper • saving wallpaper from demolition • first lady jacqueline kennedy
An antique shopper saved wallpaper from demolition for $50 and sold it to the White House for $12,500.
bargain shopping for wallpaper • white house antique wallpaper • finding antique wallpaper • saving wallpaper from demolition • first lady jacqueline kennedy
Canada's Point Pelee National Park
Point Pelee National Park in Canada's Deep South is famous for the monarch butterfly migration plus wildlife and vegetation not found anywhere else in Canada.
point pelee national park canada • ontario outdoor recreation beaches bird watching • monarch butterfly migration • southeast windsor ontario • point pelee most southern point of land canadian m
Point Pelee National Park in Canada's Deep South is famous for the monarch butterfly migration plus wildlife and vegetation not found anywhere else in Canada.
point pelee national park canada • ontario outdoor recreation beaches bird watching • monarch butterfly migration • southeast windsor ontario • point pelee most southern point of land canadian m
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