West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dwight David Eisenhower
1890 – 1969
— Class of 1915 —
Allied Expeditionary Force
1944 – 1945
Presidential Seal
President
of the
United States
1953 – 1961
Soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of Liberty loving people everywhere march with you.
Order of the Day, June 6 1944
Erected 1983.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1717.
Location. 41° 23.513′ N, 73° 57.384′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Washington Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on "The Plain" at the U.S. Military Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thayer Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); General George S. Patton, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington (about 400 feet away); Twentieth Century Wars (about 600 feet away); Cadet Monument (about 700 feet away); Douglas MacArthur (about 700 feet away); West Point Bicentennial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . The Eisenhowers. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Boyhood Home website entry (Submitted on September 10, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,391 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 10, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.