Founders Day
George Washington first proposed a military academy in 1783, but critics deemed this idea as incompatible with democratic institutions, fearing the creation of a European-like military aristocracy. Finally, two decades after Washington’s first proposal, on March 16, 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened.
Tell us about your Founders Day events and we will post them to our online calendar.
Resources for Event Planners
- WPAOG Membership
- Founders Day Planning Packet
- Society Roster (Society Presidents and Soc Admin only)
- Questions, contact WPAOG
- Questions about USMA Speakers
- Send us your FD news and photos for Society News feed!
- Registration Site Request
DSA Logos
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![2022 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2022-web.png)
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![2020 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2020-web.jpeg)
![2019 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2019-web.jpeg)
![2018 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2018-web.jpg)
![2017 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2017-web.jpg)
![2016 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2016-web.jpeg)
![2015 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2015-web.jpeg)
![2013-2014 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2013-2014-web.jpeg)
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![2011 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2011-web.jpg)
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![2003 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2003-web.jpg)
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![2001 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-2001-web.jpg)
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![1999 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-1999-web.jpg)
![1998 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-1998-web.jpg)
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![1995 Distinguished Society Logo](https://www.westpointaog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSA-logo-1995-web.jpg)
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