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Books

2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook- This book features all the commemorative stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service for the year. West Point's Bicentennial Stamp will be one of the featured stamps that will be highlighted in a special profile. Published by Harper Collins, the book should be available in the fall of 2002.

West Point, Two Centuries of Honor and Tradition- Published by Warner Books with contributions from world renowned writers and historians: Arthur Miller, Stephen Ambrose, Hugh Sidey, and David Halberstam, to name a few. Since West Point's founding on March 16, 1802, the academy's rich heritage has helped write the history of the United States. The book consists of 302 pages with 400 photos and illustrations. A special edition for West Point graduates, cadets, families, and friends will also be available. This book was released in May 2002. Click here for more information on the book.

The Power and the Glory - Commemorating the June 1 graduation of West Point’s Bicentennial Class of 2002, LIFE resurrects a moving photo essay about the academy, by legendary LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, from LIFE’s second-ever issue in November 1936. Also included are USMA class photos of Douglas MacArthur, George S. Patton, Dwight D. Eisenhower and H. Norman Schwarzkopf, and an introduction written by Senator Bob Dole. Click here for more information on the book.

Duty, Honor, Country: The Bicentennial of the United States Military Academy- Faircount International Press published this soft cover book in the spring of 2002. It will be similar to their recent publications commemorating the Korean War and the 225th Birthday of the US Army.

West Point Bicentennial 1802-2002- Pictorial history of the first 200 years of the United States Military Academy. This Public Affairs and Department of History project, approximately 60 pages, was printed in March 2002.

David Lipsky is working on a non-fiction book to be published by Houghton Mifflin. Mr. Lipsky has spent an extensive amount of time at West Point, and his book promises to provide an in-depth look at cadet life and the Academy today.

West Point - The Bicentennial Book- Since its establishment in 1802, the United States Military Academy has prepared officers to lead the armed forces of the world's greatest democracy. This book, written by A. VonHassell and Herm Dillon, is a magnificent illustrated tribute to the institution's two hundred years of tradition. Published by Howell Press, the book was made available in March, 2002. Click here for more information on the book.

West Point - A Bicentennial History - Authored by Theodore Crackel, one of the nation's premier authorities on the Academy, this book celebrates one of America's most prominent establishments. A revision and refinement of the author's earlier Illustrated History of West Point, published more than ten years ago, it provides the most accurate and comprehensive history yet available on the Academy. This book was published in March 2002 by University Press of Kansas. Click here for more information on the book.

Entwined Destinies West Point and the Coastal Empire 1802-2002- This book paints a 200-year panoramic view of the historical linkage between West Point and Georgia's Coastal Empire. Historian and journalist James Mack Adams has written a definitive work that illuminates how these national treasures have intersected on the historical timeline again and again. The hardbound 232 page book, available in January 2002, was sponsored by the West Point Society of Savannah as the centerpiece of its 2002 Bicentennial program. Click here for more information on the book.

West Point's Scientific 200: Celebration of the Bicentennial- In celebration of the bicentennial of USMA in 2002, this book presents 200 West Point graduates who have made significant contribution to and impact upon America's scientific professions (mathematicians, scientists, engineers, technologists). The biographies emphasize the technical aspects of their lives, also highlighting accomplishments such as military service, political service, humanitarian deeds, business success, and personal adventure. Many photographs and portraits of the honorees are included. As America's first science-based engineering college, West Point's impact on the technical and educational cultures of America has been significant and noteworthy. These 200 are exemplary representatives of the numerous successful West Point graduates, who have contributed to America's technological achievements. The volume, authored by Chris Arney, is published by Palmetto Bookworks, PO Box 2105, Lexington, SC 29071 (www.palmettobookworks.com) (803) 951-3080) and distributed by Patriot Publications, PO Box 143, Schenectady, NY 12301.

West Point, The First 200 Years- Driftwood Productions/Oregon PBS's companion book (see production notes for film below), written by John Grant, James Lynch, and Ronald Bailey, with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin. This coffee table book is a celebration in words and pictures of the 200-year history of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point - in all of its tradition, pageantry, and academic excellence. This book was published in December 2001.

The Campus Guide: West Point- This architectural tour of West Point was published in December, 2001 by the Princeton Architectural Press. It includes written material and photographs and maps of USMA. Click here for more information on the book.

The Spirit of West Point: Celebrating 200 Years- An intimate, inside, through-the years pictorial celebrating the enduring spirit of West Point and the Academy. Over 200 photos, maps, and illustrations address territorial expansion, cadet life, academics, athletics, architecture, summer training, monuments, famous graduates and guests, and perceptions of West Point over the past two centuries. Written by USMA faculty members Dr Jon Malinowski and COL Gene Palka with original illustrations by Robert Getz. Published in early October 2001 by Black Dome Press. The authors are donating all royalties to the USMA Association of Graduates, a non-profit organization. Click here for companion website

The Army- USMA is featured throughout this coffeetable-style book. It was published in October 2001 by Hugh Lauter Levin Associates and the Army Historical Foundation. The book is 350 pages in length and includes over 700 photographs. General Erik K. Shinseki, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, has written the foreword. Click here for more information on the book.

West Point - Edition Stemmle Publishers Inc.has published a collection of photographs taken by Marcia Lippman when she was an artist in residence at USMA in the 1980s. It is 144 pages and includes 85 black and white photographs. Click here for more information on the book.

A Life of Bandmaster Richard Willis First Teacher of Music at West Point - This book is the first extended treatment of Bandmaster Richard Willis. It is a study of early Academy history from the point of view of its music, as well as a Bicentennial salute to one of West Point's authentic and pace-setting pioneers. Click here for more ordering information at Christopher Publishing.

Duty First: West Point and the Making of American Leaders- Ed Ruggero, USMA Class of 1980, authored this insider's look at how West Point builds leaders of character. The book was published in January 2001. Click here for more information on the book.

Mr. Jefferson's Academy-- the Real Story behind West Point - Norman Remick wrote and published this book in 1998 describing Jefferson's motivations for establishing the Military Academy.

Other Leaders, Other Heroes - Prior to its publication in December 1998, Other Leaders, Other Heroes, written by James R. Endler, was designated an Official Bicentennial Publication and awarded the Bicentennial Seal. The book recounts the two hundred years of significant non-combat contributions made by West Point's Long Gray Line to the growth and development of the United States. It's subtitle, "West Point's Legacy to America Beyond the Field of Battle," is dramatically reflected in the many achievements of its graduates that are recorded within its pages. This book is available on-line through Barnes and Noble.com, Amazon.com, and at major book stores. It is also available at the Cadet Book Store at West Point. Click here for more information on the book.

Documentaries

Bill Moyers produced a four-hour documentary for PBS titled "America's First River: Bill Moyers on the Hudson," which was aired on April 23 and April 24, 2002. The first two hours of the program focused on the history of the Hudson Valley including West Point, and the second two hours centered on the environmental movement to restore the river. The program included the role of West Point in the Revolutionary War, the founding of the Academy and West Point's continued contributions to the Nation.

Celebrating West Point in Film was a series of films celebrating West Point. Shown at Eisenhower Hall, the series began running October 16, 2001. The final film, "The West Point Story" was shown on Tuesday, April 30, 2002.

"Be Your Own Hero: Call to Duty" - On May 31st at 7 p.m. Lifetime TV aired a one hour special on women in the military. West Point Cadet Nina Cuevas was part of the hour long documentary. This segment featured a day in the life of a new West Point cadet, what it takes to get in, what it takes to get through. Other stories profiled women serving in Korea as Commanders, on guard duty in Afghanistan and a female soldier working with chemical warfare research among others.

American Icons: West Point a special one-hour Travel Channel presentation, takes viewers behind the Gothic stone walls of West Point to a world beyond the tour bus and tells the stories of some of the Academy's most illustrious graduates. The third special in the AMERICAN ICON series, the program had its world premiere on Sunday, June 16, 9-10 p.m. ET/PT and repeated on Saturday, June 22, 9-10 p.m. ET/PT.

THE LONG GRAY LINE: The Spirit of West Point was a two hour documentary special aired on Monday, July 22 on the History Channel. A year in the making, the program takes a look at how the Academy develops leaders by tracing the academic, military, physical and moral/ethical development of cadets past and present. The show includes interviews with distinguished USMA alumni such as H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Pete Dawkins, Frank Borman, Dave Palmer, Ed Ruggero and Carol Barkalow. Visit the History Channel website for more information.

National Geographic will begin airing the 14 part series "Surviving West Point," on Saturday, October 5, at 8:00 p.m. on their National Geographic Channel. Tune in each week for a new episode. Check your local listings. Visit the National Geographic website for more information .

Bicentennial Video is a 30-minute Public Affairs Office produced historical perspective of the Bicentennial filmed by Daniel Productions and narrated by Walter Cronkite.

Modern Marvels This hour-long feature on USMA, produced by the History Channel, was aired in September, 2001.

Driftwood Productions/Oregon PBS produced a 120-minute documentary on the Bicentennial, which was broadcast Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 9pm ET. For information on their production, call 1-800-637-7435 or visit the PBS website . Globe Pequot Press also published a companion coffee table style book, West Point, The First 200 Years, listed above. (This update: contact information added)

Newspapers/Magazines

Forbes magazine and American Heritage magazine published a special West Point supplement on September 16, 2002. The Forbes segment is part of their annual "500 Best" edition.

FIGARO - The France-American Edition The July 12, 2002 edition featured the joint bicentennial celebration of the United States Military Academy at West Point and St. Cyr French Military Academy. Cadets representing both academies marched in the traditional 14th of July parade on the Champs-Elysees. Click here to read the English translation of the article

86th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Official Program The May 26, 2002 edition of the program featured a two page spread celebrating West Point. The opening of the race included the Cadet Color Guard and Cadet Josephine Holmon singing the National Anthem.

Hudson Valley Guide The Summer 2002 edition features the article, "200 Years Strong," written by Kate Goldsmith. The article focuses on the United States Military Academy's bicentennial and the historical highlights of West Point. Click here for more information on this guide

Armed Forces Journal The March 2002 edition features a viewpoint article authored by General Barry R. McCaffrey, USA-Ret., titled "Duty, Honor, Country" US Military Academy's Enduring Relevance. Click here for online edition

COINage Magazine The April 2002 edition features an article by Jon Blackwell titled, "A Salute To West Point," which portrays the military and numismatic traditions of West Point and how they are celebrated. Click here for online edition

Soldiers Magazine The March 2002 edition of the Official U.S. Army Magazine, has published three feature articles on West Point: West Point at 200; Prepping for the Point; West Point's Other Soldiers. There is also a section dedicated to the movie, "We Were Soldiers." Click here for online edition

Army Magazine The March 2002 edition has a Special Bicentennial Section devoted to the United States Military Academy. Click here for online edition

Civil War Times will publish an article in the May 2002 edition on general officers who served in the Civil War and were United States Military Academy graduates.

The Poughkeepsie Journal published a special supplement to their paper on May 12, 2002. As this paper is a member of the Gannett chain of newspapers, publication of the entire supplement or portions of it is anticipated in other Gannett papers such as Army Times. Click here for online edition

The Times Herald Record has produced a special supplement to kick off the Bicentennial. Their working title is "West Point - The Past, Present and Future." Publication was printed August 15, 2001. Click here for online edition

Hudson Valley magazine published a cover story on the West Point Museum and the Bicentennial in their March 2002 edition.

Newsweek magazine will publish an in depth article on the Bicentennial.

Other Media Projects

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will celebrate USMA's Bicentennial with an exhibit "West Point in the Making of America: 1802-1918." It will be on display from October 19, 2002 through January 4, 2004. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5:30pm; admission is free. The National Museum of American History is located at 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC. The exhibit highlights the role of USMA graduates in the US Army's major functions of 19th - and early 20th- century America: building the nation's infrastructure of roads, bridges, canals, and railroads; exploring its territories from the Mississippi to the Pacific; and fighting its wars. Click here for more information.

A&E's Breakfast with the Arts- West Point - Two Centruies of Honor and Tradition was featured on Open Book, part of A&E's Breakfast with the Arts, on Sunday, July 7, 2002, at 9:30 am Eastern Time. Contributor and grad Brian Haig was interviewed. West Point - Two Centuries of Honor and Tradition was produced by the West Point Project, LLC and published by Warner Books. The Project was established to increase awareness of West Point's history, accomplishments and role in the American democracy. Koerner Kronenfeld Partners is the Project's Executive Producer.

West Point Scenes Remembered CD This CD provides you the opportunity to see West Point as you have never seen it before during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The CD is based largely upon illustrated newspapers, magazines, travel books, histories, photographs, and scrapbooks. The images and text are taken directly from the prints and accounts published during the period, thereby putting the veiwer, into the proper time perspective. You will walk the walk, sleep in spartan barracks, drill and hike, learn to fire giant artillery guns, and horseback and fence. Click here for more information.

Turner Classic Movies- In honor of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Military Academy, Turner Classic Movies broadcasted a series of West Point films on Monday nights throughout the month of May.

"We Were Soldiers" 50 members of the Cadet Glee Club performed the vocals for an original piece that will appear in this feature film March 1. It will be heard during the closing credits of the movie of the same name that stars Mel Gibson and was directed by "Braveheart" veteran Randall Wallace. Wallace, who penned the lyrics to writer Nick Glennie-Smith's piece were both on hand at West Point for the taping January 9, 2002. (More photos)

ABC to produce West Point anniversary specials- ABC Television Network has signed a $25 million multimedia package with a group of alumni from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, to promote the academy's 200th anniversary, through television specials and commercials.

Bicentennial Poster

Bicentennial Public Service Announcement- The Public Affairs Office is producing a public service announcement to air on both national and local television on the Bicentennial in October.

Visitor Center Upgrade- An interactive vision for the Visitor Center exterior renovation to begin late October 2001.

Bicentennial Display- Archival photographs will be exhibited on a display in the Visitor Center in August 2001.

I Love New York- Commercial filmed at West Point.

Stewart Airport Exhibit- Newburgh, New York, in early 2002.

Media Kit- Includes footage, Bicentennial film, Bicentennial poster and fact sheets available in October 2001.

West Point Proclamation Day- Held in Albany, New York, this is the state legislature's salute to the Bicentennial in April 2002.

West Point Stamp and Bicentennial Coin- Unveiled March 16, 2002. For more information, see the Bicentennial Coin and Stamp pages.

Bicentennial Tree Planting- Starting April 29, 2002, 200 trees will be planted throughout West Point.