| Strength and Drive: The West Point Class of 1965 Contributor(s): Doughty, Robert a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1496957334 ISBN-13: 9781496957337 Publisher: Authorhouse OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - History | Military - General |
| Physical Information: 1.19" H x 6" W x 9" (1.82 lbs) 460 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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| Publisher Description: The Class of 1965 entered the Military Academy in July 1961. As cadets, they received a traditional West Point education but also studied new fields such as computers and nuclear physics. Upon graduation, members of the class received numerous national scholarships, including one Rhodes scholarship. During the Vietnam War members of the class received no less than one Medal of Honor, four Distinguished Service Crosses, one Air Force Cross, 94 Silver Stars, 5 Soldier's Medals, 175 Bronze Stars with V device for valor, and 129 Purple Hearts. In later years, members of the class served with distinction in Grenada, Panama, Iraq, and elsewhere. They became leaders in transforming the army after the Cold War into a much leaner, more agile, technologically advanced force. Those who left the service, whether after four years in uniform or more, contributed to the nation in a similarly impressive manner. As civilians they excelled in numerous fields and exhibited as much patriotism and "Strength and Drive" as those still in uniform. Whether in uniform or not, members of the class of 1965 served their communities and nation and never lost sight of the meaning of West Point's motto: "Duty, Honor, Country." |
