The Citadel Commemorates Its 175Th Anniversary

The Post as well as Courier of Charleston, SC published several interesting historical sketches of The Citadel corresponding alongside the 175th anniversary of the institution's founding inwards 1842.  Links to the articles follow afterwards inwards this post.  

You tin besides view an anniversary page on The Citadel's spider web site for a timeline of telephone commutation dates, vintage photographs, upcoming events, as well as other resources.

An fantabulous curt YouTube video is besides available, "Commemorating The Citadel's 175th Anniversary."

Articles from The Post as well as Courier:

 "After the Civil War as well as Reconstruction, The Citadel reboots as well as version 2.0 takes shape," past times Robert Behre

"From the Mexican-American War to the War on Terror, Citadel alumni cause got fought as well as died inwards every the U.S. conflict," past times Paul Bowers

"Citadel ranks emptied during World War II for sacrifices overseas," past times Schuyler Kropf

"Military history shaped The Citadel as well as vice versa: 'When Country Calls, The Citadel answers," past times Paul Bowers

Kemper Military Machine Schoolhouse As Well As College (Mo)

Kemper Military School initially opened in 1844 in addition to shut inward 2002.  It was known over fourth dimension past times a multifariousness of names [the Boonville Boarding School, Male Collegiate Institute, Kemper Family School, Kemper & Taylor Institute, in addition to the Kemper School].  The institution closed briefly from 1856-1861 when Frederick Kemper taught at Westminster College inward Fulton, MO.  Following the croak of Kemper inward 1881, Thomas A. Johnston, a sometime student, was named equally the president.  In 1899 the cite was changed to Kemper Military School and a junior college was added inward 1923.  The Kemper Miliary School page on Wikipedia offers a to a greater extent than detailed history in addition to includes lists of presidents in addition to good known alumni.

A 6 1/2 infinitesimal video on YouTube includes many historical images of cadets, alums, in addition to postcards of the institution in addition to the community of Boonville.

  

Eric Berger authored an article inward the Boonville Daily News coving dedication of plaque on June 11, 2011 commerating the institution.

Kemper Military Machine Schoolhouse As Well As College (Mo)

Kemper Military School initially opened in 1844 in addition to shut inward 2002.  It was known over fourth dimension past times a multifariousness of names [the Boonville Boarding School, Male Collegiate Institute, Kemper Family School, Kemper & Taylor Institute, in addition to the Kemper School].  The institution closed briefly from 1856-1861 when Frederick Kemper taught at Westminster College inward Fulton, MO.  Following the croak of Kemper inward 1881, Thomas A. Johnston, a sometime student, was named equally the president.  In 1899 the cite was changed to Kemper Military School and a junior college was added inward 1923.  The Kemper Miliary School page on Wikipedia offers a to a greater extent than detailed history in addition to includes lists of presidents in addition to good known alumni.

A 6 1/2 infinitesimal video on YouTube includes many historical images of cadets, alums, in addition to postcards of the institution in addition to the community of Boonville.

  

Eric Berger authored an article inward the Boonville Daily News coving dedication of plaque on June 11, 2011 commerating the institution.