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                               February 1, 2002

Hollywood Salutes West Point
(Feb. 15 - June 1)

A poster exhibit from Michael Piepel Collection on dislay in the 1929 Gallery, top floor of Eisenhower Hall.

ALSO AT EISENHOWER HALL
coming Feb. 19

showing at 7:30 p.m. in the theater. Directed by Hollywood legend John Ford, this movie is a great sentimental drama based on the real-life experience of West Point athletic trainer Marty Maher (Tyrone Power) and his many years at the academy. Maureen O’Hara plays his wife.

Bicentennial Stamp/Coin Unveiling

The USMA Bicentennial Stamp Subcommittee has been active for 10 years. These volunteers have focused their efforts on applying to the Postmaster General for a West Point Stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of USMA. The stamp will be issued March 16 as part of the Founders Day activities.

The USMA Bicentennial Coin Subcommitte had similar duties in mind when they sought approval for the issuance of a silver commemorative coin to be issued at West Point on the occassion of its Bicentennial. The coin will be struck at the West Point Mint and release of the coin will take place March 16.

Watch for more complete details as Founders Day draws near.

 "West Point's Bicentennial: Henry O. Flipper
 -- the Past, Diversity -- the Future" 

West Point will pay tribute to Lt. Henry O. Flipper as the first African-American graduate, a trailblazer and an inspiration to the Military Academy, the Army and America. The Corps will take this opportunity to recognize the contributions of selected graduates while celebrating the diversity that began with Lt. Flipper more than 125 years ago.

When: February 21, 6:45 p.m.
Where: Cadet Mess
Guest Speaker: Reginald Brown, Asst. Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs; family representative Carl Flipper from Portland, Ore.
Who: Corp of Cadets, select staff and faculty and guests

This event is not open to the general public.