United States Military Academy at West Point
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- I visited West Point, the elite military academy dating back to the Revolutionary War. Take a look inside.
West Point, established by George Washington in 1778, is the longest continuously garrisoned military installation in the US and home to the highly selective United States Military Academy. Public tours highlight its Revolutionary War history and modern role in training military leaders, with notable graduates including Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- Memorial near West Point for fallen U.S. soldiers is about "doing hard things together"
Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point honor fallen U.S. soldiers through a unique memorial that emphasizes unity and resilience. The memorial, highlighted on 'CBS Saturday Morning,' focuses on the theme of 'doing hard things together' to commemorate sacrifices made by military personnel.