Episode 2 of 3
Official Commencement
- When
- 4 July 1802
- Where
- West Point, New York
The academy officially commenced operations on 4 July 1802, becoming the oldest American service academy.
The United States Military Academy officially commenced operations on 4 July 1802. It is recognized as the oldest of the five American service academies. The institution was established under the management of the re-established Corps of Engineers, which had been combined with the artillery from 1794 to 1802.
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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