2018 Sept 5 West Point

In Newburgh, New York a couple of hours north of New York City.  This museum honors Purple Heart recipients, and has many audio and video recordings of men and women who have received the Purple Heart in WWII, Korea, Viet Nam and their experiences.

Below are pictures of West Point.  Black Knights of the Hudson is their nickname.  

On the front row of this church is inscribed the name of all of the head Commandants.

Hymnals and Bibles in perfect order.

Outside view of church.

Below is a faculty members house.  It's famously known as the "Beat Navy House."

Monument to honor all soldiers who lost their lives in the Confederate War.  West Point produced 445 Civil War Generals, 294 fought for the Union including Ulysses S. Grant,  and 151 for the Confederacy including Robert E. Lee.

Beautiful setting for West Point on the Hudson River.

This is just 13 links to the chain that was stretched across the Hudson to prevent the British from traveling down the river.  13 to symbolize the original colonies.

West Point's famous parade field.  

Between classes.  All cadets are required to pick a sport to participate in.  The founders of West Point felt that a team sport was important to learn to work with other team members to accomplish a goal.

Wonderful museum depicting the history of this fabulous military academy.

It's a wonder that Eisenhower even graduated from West point in 1915.  He was known as a prankster and was always getting demerits for his tricks.  His commander told him to put on his dress gray jacket for the evening event.  When Eisenhower showed up, that was all he had on.  He received several demerits for that one.

Graduation Day below.

West Point is a sprawling campus with several athletic fields and indoor sports facilities in addition to their many educational and dorm buildings.

Below is a couple with us on this Adventure Caravan trip.  Their grandson is attending West Point and will graduate this December.  It was very nice meeting this nice young man.