Numbers and West Point | Robert McClure | TEDxWestPoint
Fascinating talk about how the unique numbers experienced by and assigned to each graduate binds the Long Gray Line together.
COL (R) Bob McClure, President and CEO of the West Point Association of Graduates, graduated from the United States Military Academy with the Class of 1976, holds an MPA degree from Harvard and has studied as an Olmsted Scholar in Germany. Over an Army career that spanned 28 years, COL McClure commanded deployed forces at every level in the Corps of Engineers, from Company through Brigade.
In January, 2007 he was named President and CEO of the West Point Association of
Graduates, United States Military Academy. Representing over 49,000 living graduates of
West Point, Bob is responsible for the direction of a 75 person staff that annually raises over $30M for the Long Gray Line and West Point’s Margin of Excellence, the philanthropic element that contributes so much to today’s cadets and tomorrow’s future leaders.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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What a wonderful and motivating presentation! I remember a similar presentation given to my Incoming Class at Annapolis. That speaker at one point asked us as we sat their in that massive auditorium to glance at the person sitting to our left and also look at the person sitting on our right. He said that in four years, "One of you three will not still be here." Four years later we graduated 802 out of an Entering Class of just over 1200. He was on to something! *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy submariner - USNA Class of 1965 - Former Enlisted Man* PS Since the early 1980s at Navy Retention has risen to approximately 85-87 %.
Thank you for your service Robert McClure. That was a great speech.
very inspirational talk...my son will soon be joining WP Class of 2025.
This is awesome
I'm currently a junior , I need advice to joining West point.
@TacticsClub1
5 жыл бұрын
Well, you don't join, you are selected. The admission process has many steps. Acceptance to West Point requires an appointment by a member of Congress. You will have to write to your state Senators and your local member of Congress to start that process. There is a physical fitness test, a military physical, and a long written application. It might be digital now. It's been a while for me. Your academic record, participation in sports and leadership positions in extracurricular activities should be your focus in high school. However, in my experience, it is your inner motivation toward achievement, along with a sense of humor and humility, that will propel you to success.The big thing is to understand what West Point is looking for, then take a good look at yourself. Success at the Academy requires the full effort of a person who is fully devoted to self development for the purpose of a lifetime of service to our country. Good Luck!
@eliwright1786
3 жыл бұрын
U make it in bro??
@nintenofan
2 жыл бұрын
Well did you join?
i really love this video vrey inspiring but i have a question. please am a ghanaian and i have applied to West Point Academy but i couldnt apply for nominations so what can i do next. please help me i really love to join US army please
@ekibirigeable
Жыл бұрын
West Point trains US Military Officers so you have to be a Us citizen to apply to West Point.... that is unless you're sent by your government. The US has agreements with certain foreign governments to train their officers.
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