United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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Commander-in-Chief THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 9, 1991 Congratulations to the members of the 1992 graduating class of the United States Military Academy. In recent years, the world has changed at a pace not seen since World War II. Around the globe, communist regimes have crumbled while freedom and democracy have carried the day. Determined to promote the rule of law and the peaceful resolution of disputes, we have also entered a new era of international cooperation. The United States Armed Forces have played an important role in these developments. Through- out the long years of the Cold War, our men and women in uniform embodied America's commitment to freedom. During your past four years at West Point alone, the United States has answered calls for help from places as far-flung as Panama and the Persian Gulf. As you take your places in the Long Gray Line, you show that tomorrow's Army will continue to meet the challenges of a changing world by promoting peace and progress through strength and security. With your graduation from this great institu- tion, you inherit a legacy of professionalism, patriotism, and honor. By achieving the highest standards of military training, you have proved that you are ready to meet America's changing defense needs, both at home and abroad. I salute each member of the class of '92 and send best wishes for your continuing success. God bless you. Chain of Command 19

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THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHI NGTON December 5, 1991 The Class of 1992 United States Corps of Cadets United States Military Academy West Point, New York 10996 Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to join your friends and family in extending my most heartfelt congratulations as you complete your education at the United States Military Academy. In the past few years, we have seen the winds of freedom blowing throughout the world, knocking down walls of oppression and breathing life into nations long deprived of liberty and freedom. While these liberating events proved that the world continues to be a changing place, the war against Iraq should serve as a potent reminder that the world remains a dangerous and volatile place. The Gulf war was not only a stirring victory against the forces of aggression, but also showed that the world continues to look to America for leadership in times of crisis. Americans leadership and contributions to the allied victory were decisive, and only America is capable of providing such world leadership. We now look to you to maintain America's leadership. All those who received their commissions before you took an oath to preserve, defend and expand the benefits of freedom. As you take your oath to protect and defend the Constitution and the citizens of the United States, you begin your vigilant watch over the liberties and freedoms that we, as Americans, have enjoyed for over two hundred years. May the lessons you learned at West Point serve you well in this noble mission, and may God watch over each and every one of you. Congratulations and God bless. Sincerely Chain of Command