Watch The Big Picture - The Making of a West Pointer

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's "The Big Picture" television series, 1950-1975. The story unfolded through the eyes of Cadet John Reed, future officer of the U.S. Army and now a "plebe" at West Point. (Documentary)

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