United States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy (USMA), also known as West Point, Army, Army West Point, The Academy, or simply The Point, is a four-year federal service academy in West Point, New York. It was originally established as a fort that sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Hudson River with a scenic view, 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City. It is one of the five U.S. service academies.
| Motto | Duty [bullet] Honor [bullet] Country
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| Established | 16 March 1802
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| Superintendent | LTG Darryl A. Williams
USMA Class of 1983 |
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| Dean | BG Cindy Jebb
USMA Class of 1982 |
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| Academic staff | 580
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| Students | 4,294 cadets
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| Campus | Rural – 16,080 acres (6,507.3 ha)
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| Colors | Black and Gold
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| Mascot | Mule
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| Coordinates | 41°23′35″N 73°57′29″W
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SIGNIFICANT DATES
| Added to NRHP | 1966
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| Designated NHL | 19 December 1960
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