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What kind of school is West Point Military Academy?
West Point Military Academy, actually called the United States Army Academy, is the first military academy in the United States. It is called "West Point College" because it is located on the west bank of the Hudson River in New York. Founded in March 1802, West Point Military Academy is one of the oldest military academies in the United States. At the same time, it is as famous as Virginia Military Academy.

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This university has also produced many celebrities. Dwight eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States, and many American generals came from West Point College. The enrollment of West Point Military Academy is very strict. First, it is limited to 17-22 years old. Its educational system is four years. West Point Military Academy has a famous project called "Pillow Fight", which is usually held when freshmen finish their first year of summer training. In addition to training outstanding military talents, West Point Military Academy has also trained many outstanding business talents for the United States, so West Point Military Academy is also known as the best "business school" in the United States. Therefore, West Point Military Academy is not just a military school.

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Xidan Military Academy not only trained many generals, but also trained shopping mall tycoons. Therefore, the West Point Military Academy has trained not only soldiers but also social elites for the United States.