Today in History - March 16

On March 16, 1802, Congress approved legislation establishing the United States Military Academy at West Point, one of the oldest military service academies in the world. Continue reading.

James Madison, “Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States, was born on March 16, 1751. Continue reading.

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