Bibliograph

West Point, the first 200 years, a co-production of Oregon Public Broadcasting and Driftwood Productions, Incorporated ; producer and director, Jack McDonald

Type

Label

West Point, the first 200 years, a co-production of Oregon Public Broadcasting and Driftwood Productions, Incorporated ; producer and director, Jack McDonald

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

West Point

Oclc number

49875459757925

Responsibility statement

a co-production of Oregon Public Broadcasting and Driftwood Productions, Incorporated ; producer and director, Jack McDonald

Runtime

120

Sub title

the first 200 years

Summary

This program explores the dramatic 200-year-old story of The United States Military Academy and reveals its tremendous influence on the nation

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- A school for soldiers -- History of the Long Gray line -- Duty, honor, country -- A nursery for Aristocrats -- The Mexican War -- The secession of the States -- A surrender, a reunion and a celebration -- African Americans at West Point -- The age of iron -- World War I -- The rise of Eisenhower -- The golden ages -- The Vietnam War -- Women in the Army -- Conclusion

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification