1955 United States Military Academy Yearbook ā The Howitzer
This original 1955 West Point Yearbook, The Howitzer, is a remarkable piece of American military history. The highlight of this edition is the Commencement Address delivered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, marking his return to West Point for the 40th reunion of the Class of 1915, of which he was a distinguished member.
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Title: The Howitzer ā United States Military Academy Yearbook
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Year: 1955
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Features: President Eisenhower as Commencement Speaker
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Historical Significance: Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander in WWII and 34th President of the United States, returned to West Point for his class reunion and addressed the graduating cadets.
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition for its age ā binding intact, pages clean, minimal expected shelf wear.
This volume not only captures cadet life at the Academy during the mid-1950s but also preserves a historic presidential address at West Point, making it a must-have for collectors of military memorabilia, presidential history, and West Point archives.
⨠Rare and historically significant ā an outstanding addition to any collection.