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On this day in history, July 4, 1802, the U.S. Military Academy opens at West Point
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The United States Military Academy opened in West Point, New York, on this day in history, July 4, 1802 — after Henry Knox had the idea during the Revolutionary War.
Brittany Kasko is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.
Typically, some 1,200 prospective cadets are admitted each year, according to Britannica. West Point itself announced at the end of June this year in a media release that over 1,230 U.S. citizens and 16 international students would be reporting to the academy on July 1 to join West Point’s Class of 2028.
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