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Legislative Authorization
- When
- 16 March 1802
- Where
- West Point, New York
Congress authorized the school via the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by Jefferson on 16 March 1802.
The Military Peace Establishment Act of 1802 formally authorized the establishment and funding of the school. President Thomas Jefferson signed the act on 16 March, directing that the Corps of Engineers be organized and stationed at West Point to constitute a military academy.
Sources
- United States Military Academy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- United States Army Corps of Engineers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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