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The United States Service Academy at West Point is located in New York.
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Due to its location north of New York City, it was first built as a fort.
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Located on a strategic rise, it has a stunning view of the Hudson River and is 50 miles (80 km) to the north.
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Of the five US Service Academies, it is the oldest and prepares cadets for commission in the US Army.
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In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson ordered that preparations be made to create the academy.
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It was built at West Point, across from the Hudson, on the site of Fort Clinton.
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who Benedict Arnold, a colonial general, arranged to surrender to the British during the American Revolution.
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Numerous historic sites, structures, and monuments may be found inside the Central Complex, which has been designated a National Landmark.
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The majority of the complex's Norman-style buildings are made of grey and black granite. The complex is a well-liked vacation spot,
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which features a tourist centre and the United States Army's first museum.
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Direct application to the Academy and nomination—typically from a member of Congress—are prerequisites for admission.
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The president and vice president are other sources for nominations.
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The students are known to as "cadets" or the "United States Corps of Cadets" collectively. They are officers-in-training (USCC).
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Instead of requiring cadets to serve on active duty after graduation, the Army fully covers their tuition.