"Established in 1898, the motto seems to be the institutionalization of Thayer's ideals into words," said Grove. "He thought honor was extremely important. A cadet's written or spoken word was his bond; if it was violated, he could be dismissed from the academy."
“I believe it is a memorable experience for any American citizen to visit this institution, which for nearly 150 years has contributed so much to the growth and the traditions of our nation. Nowhere else can we find our country’s history more vividly symbolized and reflected than in these few acres, and in the careers of the men who have studied here.”
Frank Pace
June 6, 1950, graduation speech
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