Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy
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The *Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy* is a comprehensive multi-volume reference work compiling detailed biographical sketches of West Point alumni and officers, documenting their military careers and contributions.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy Context triple: [George Washington Cullum, notableWork, Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy]
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Reorganization of the United States Military Academy
Reorganization of the United States Military Academy is a landmark reform effort led by Sylvanus Thayer that modernized West Point’s curriculum, discipline, and institutional structure in the early 19th century.
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Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy
The Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy is the student body of West Point, comprising future U.S. Army officers undergoing rigorous academic, military, and physical training.
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United States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy is a prestigious federal service academy at West Point, New York, that educates and commissions officers for the U.S. Army.
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United States Military Academy historic district
The United States Military Academy historic district is a nationally significant area at West Point encompassing its core campus, landmarks, and historic sites that reflect the long history and traditions of the U.S. Army’s premier officer training institution.
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Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
The Superintendent of the United States Military Academy is the commanding officer responsible for overseeing the administration, training, and education of cadets at West Point.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy Target entity description: The *Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy* is a comprehensive multi-volume reference work compiling detailed biographical sketches of West Point alumni and officers, documenting their military careers and contributions.
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A.
Reorganization of the United States Military Academy
Reorganization of the United States Military Academy is a landmark reform effort led by Sylvanus Thayer that modernized West Point’s curriculum, discipline, and institutional structure in the early 19th century.
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B.
Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy
The Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy is the student body of West Point, comprising future U.S. Army officers undergoing rigorous academic, military, and physical training.
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C.
United States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy is a prestigious federal service academy at West Point, New York, that educates and commissions officers for the U.S. Army.
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D.
United States Military Academy historic district
The United States Military Academy historic district is a nationally significant area at West Point encompassing its core campus, landmarks, and historic sites that reflect the long history and traditions of the U.S. Army’s premier officer training institution.
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E.
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
The Superintendent of the United States Military Academy is the commanding officer responsible for overseeing the administration, training, and education of cadets at West Point.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biographical reference work
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military history reference ⓘ multi-volume book series ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
United States Army officer corps
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United States Military Academy alumni records ⓘ |
| availableAt | major research libraries in the United States ⓘ |
| characteristic |
chronologically organized entries
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concise biographical sketches ⓘ focus on military service ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United States of America ⓘ |
| coversInstitution |
United States Military Academy at West Point
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linked to:
United States Military Academy
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| documents |
battle participation of officers
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career assignments of officers ⓘ decorations and honors of officers ⓘ military service records of graduates ⓘ post-military careers of graduates ⓘ promotions of officers ⓘ |
| field |
United States history
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biographical studies ⓘ military history ⓘ |
| format | printed book ⓘ |
| genre |
biographical dictionary
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reference work ⓘ |
| hasPart | multiple volumes ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
West Point alumni
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linked to:
West Point Association of Graduates
genealogists ⓘ historians of the United States Army ⓘ military researchers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| purpose |
to compile detailed biographical information on West Point officers and graduates
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to document the military careers and contributions of United States Military Academy alumni ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
American military biography
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history of West Point ⓘ history of the United States Army ⓘ |
| scope |
graduates of the United States Military Academy
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officers educated at the United States Military Academy ⓘ |
| shortName | Biographical Register of USMA Officers and Graduates ⓘ |
| subject |
United States Army officers
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linked to:
U.S. Army officers
United States Military Academy ⓘ West Point alumni ⓘ
linked to:
West Point Association of Graduates
biographical sketches ⓘ military careers ⓘ |
| title | Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy ⓘ |
| use |
biographical verification
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historical research ⓘ military genealogy research ⓘ |
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Subject: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy Description of subject: The *Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy* is a comprehensive multi-volume reference work compiling detailed biographical sketches of West Point alumni and officers, documenting their military careers and contributions.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
George Washington Cullum
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Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy
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Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy
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title
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Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy
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Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy
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shortName
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Biographical Register of USMA Officers and Graduates
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linked to: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy