Elon Musk To Speak at West Point Military Academy in New York

We say it all the time, you never know who you may bump into in the Hudson Valley. From movie sets hiding in plain sight, to celebrity owned local businesses, and musicians, actors and actresses visiting our favorite Hudson Valley restaurants, you have to keep your eyes open.

This news came as somewhat of a surprise, that a well known (and sometimes controversial) billionaire will be speaking at what is being called a 'fireside chat' speech at our very own United States Military Academy.

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Elon Musk to Deliver 'Fireside Chat' Keynote Speech at USMA, West Point

The biggest question I have is what color Cybertruck will deliver Elon Musk to West Point on Friday ahead of this speaking engagement, or does his aircraft just land right on site?

Tesla CEO, X owner billionaire Elon Musk is set to be the keynote speaker on Friday August 16th at at the United States Military Academy at West Point as part of their convocation. A convocation is typically held to signify the start of an academic year or program.

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The New York Times reports that attendance for West Point cadets and faculty at the convocation is not mandatory, and Musk's speech is being billed as a 'fireside chat.' "The Human and the Machine: Leadership on the Emerging Battlefield" is the academic year's intellectual theme at West Point for 24-25.

The decision to invite Musk to speak to the cadets has not come without controversy and criticism, as evident below:

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Not The First Military Academy Visit For Elon Musk

Musk is no stranger to military events and appearances. Just last winter, Musk tweeted a photo of himself at one of the biggest rivalry games in sports, Army vs. Navy at Boston's Gillette Stadium. He was spotted in the stadium with his son X Æ A-Xii.

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Back in 2022, Musk visited the Air Force Academy in Colorado, reportedly telling cadets to fight the discouragement that researchers encounter, sharing the following:

Prototypes are easy; production is hard. We remember mistakes more than successes.

NHL Stanley Cup, Championship Team Visit West Point

The 22-23 NHL Championship Vegas Golden Knights, along with owner and US Military Academy 1967 alum Bill Foley, visited West Point on January 24th, and brought the actual Stanley Cup with them.

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West Point Legends In Bronze and Stone

The United States Military Academy at West Point is a must see destination for anyone interested in American history or military history in general. The Academy campus sits on a promontory high above the Hudson River Valley, with dramatic views from many locations around the school. The Gothic stone buildings are jaw-dropping, and the cemetery here is without a doubt one of the most important in New York State. There are also many heroic statues dotting the landscape paying homage to our great leaders of the past. Here is a selection of monumental statues that pay tribute to the "Legends of West Point." Tours of West Point are given, and are fascinating.

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