Title

U.S. Military Academy: Contemporary and Historical Information Resources

Authors

Bert Chapman, Purdue UniversityFollow

Comments

Presentation made to the U.S. Government Publishing Office FDLP Academy Webinar, February 4, 2021.

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Abstract

Provides information about historical and contemporary information resources produced by the U.S. Military Academy. Contains information on the academy's historic origins and evolution, nomination procedures, current classes, the West Point Atlas of American Wars, historical information about cadets and famous alumnni, details about contemporary research centers such as the Combating Terrorism Institute and Modern War Studies Institute, and materials on academy sports teams and personalities.

Keywords

U.S. Military Academy, engineering, West Point, military art and science, cadet corps, Sylvanus Thayer, Dennis Hart Mahan, professional military education

Date of this Version

2-4-2021

Recommended Citation

Chapman, Bert, "U.S. Military Academy: Contemporary and Historical Information Resources" (2021). Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations. Paper 168.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fspres/168