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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4KZ_west-point-benches_West-Point-NY.html
These benchesare presented toour Alma Mater with gratitudefor the past, and to theUnited States Corps of Cadetswith high expectations for the futureThe Class of 19341984
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4KY_iranian-hostage-reunion_Highland-Falls-NY.html
On January 25, 1981 fifty-two Americans were reunited with their families and nation after 444 days as hostages in Iran. Enroute to the U.S.M.A., West Point they were the recipients of an outpouring of love from people of the Hudson Valley and a "…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4KX_the-army-mule_Highland-Falls-NY.html
Since 1899 the mule has been the West Point mascot promoting the spirit of the Corps of Cadets. Mules were very important to the Army in the late 1800s through World War I. While not regular cavalry mounts, mules were used extensively to pull supp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4K3_the-battle-of-fort-montgomery_Highland-Falls-NY.html
To aid Lieutenant General John Burgoyne's British army stalled at Saratoga, Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton sailed from New York with 3,000 British, German, and Loyalist soldiers and a flotilla of warships. On the morning of October 7, 1777, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4JK_fort-montgomery_Highland-Falls-NY.html
Valiantly defended by the 5th New York, Lamb's Artillery and local militia under Gen. George Clinton against heavy British-led forces October 6, 1777.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4I1_major-general-john-sedgwick_West-Point-NY.html
US VolunteersColonel 4th Cavalry U.S. Army Born Sep. 13, 1813 Killed in Battle at Spotsylvania May 9, 1864 While in command of the 6th Corps Army of the PotomacThe Sixth Army Corps in loving admiration of its commander dedicates this statue to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z7_washingtons-headquarters_Wallkill-NY.html
General Washington came to the farm home of the Hasbrouck family in Newburgh on April 1, 1782. He occupied the house until August 19, 1783, while his troops were encamped at Temple Hill, a few miles away. These were trying months while a peace …
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