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Oliver Winchester

Oliver Winchester: The Rifleman’s Rifle Maker

Oliver Fisher Winchester was an American businessman and politician who founded the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Born November 30, 1810, on a poor Boston farm, Winchester initially worked various jobs, including carpentry, clerking, and farming, before establishing himself as a successful men’s shirt manufacturer. As a teenager, Oliver trained to become a church builder, but […]

history of west point

History Of West Point: America’s Premier Military Academy

Situated on the western bank of the Hudson River, West Point Academy holds a celebrated position in American history as a mainstay of military excellence and leadership. Since its establishment in 1802, West Point has evolved from a modest garrison intended to prevent a British invasion to a premier military academy, shaping the leaders who […]