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Final West Point Commencement Sparks Old Spirit Traditions
At Michie Stadium 721 cadets received bachelor of science degrees as Secretary Melvin Laird presided. Gen Knowlton and Brig Gen Walker awarded diplomas amid pageantry and cheers from 10,000 spectators. Cadets saluted, flags waved, and white caps soared as the class was sworn in and faced a new start.
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West Point
Michie Stadium
Defense
Melvin Laird
Laird
William A. Knowlton
Sam Walker
West
William Edward Bendict
Benedict
Joseph Patrick Selensky
Selensky
Gen. Knowlton
Thomas A Pyrz
Pyrz