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A memorial, given over time by their classmates. >> as you go through the sanctuary, there are 192 windows. they're each dedicated to one of the graduating classes, beginning in 1802 and up until 1976 when they ran out of space for doing anymore windows ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ you better watch out you better not cry ♪ i'm telling you why ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪
A memorial, given over time by their classmates. >> as you go through the sanctuary, there are 192 windows. they're each dedicated to one of the graduating classes, beginning in 1802 an 1976 when they ran out of space for doing anymore windows ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ you better watch out you better not cry ♪ i'm telling you why ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪
The uniforms were the same as it was in 1802 when the school opened. it gives us a background and experience to draw from. >> since day one, everyone has their heart set on serving the country. it is something you never regret, so you always get hyped and re-inspired. >> i think if the average america wants to see what is right with america, they would find it here at west point with the cadets, with america's sons and daughters. they are just incredibly talented and on top of that they have an intense desire to serve their country. west point's motto is serve, they are the epitome of duty whe...
Year to $10 trillion in the summer of 2008, to more than 17 trillion right now. joining us now, the author of america's fiscal constitution, former houston mayor, bill white. are you there mayor white? good to see you. those numbers, i can't even count that high, mayor. that's a lot of money there. i want to start here with you because i'm a louisiana girl. yes, went through your book and the louisiana purchase, paid for with a bond at the time referred to as a stock, 11.2 million with 6% annual interest. here's the thing, in 1802, the u.s. budget was 4 million so the country could not have af...
>> jon: we're back with the west point we're glad you're with us for our west point holiday special, i'm john scott, here at the academy of west point, to bring you the amazing sounds of the band. the academy sits overlooking the hudson river, the location chosen in 1778 is no accident. >> george washington founded west point because he knew it was very important strategically. and founded in 1778. >> general washington chose this location to stop the advancement during the revolutionary war. years later, with the legislation signed by thomas jefferson in 1802, the college was established de...