Historical Events tagged with "private military school"
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First Private Military School Founded in Vermont
Norwich University was established in Vermont as the first private military school in the United States. Founded by Captain Alden Partridge, the institution was designed to provide a quality education primarily for military leaders and officers. Located in Northfield, the university combined military training with academic education, which was a novel concept at the time. Partridge’s vision was to offer an alternative to the military academies, allowing for more accessibility and a broader curriculum, reflecting the growing need for educated military personnel in the developing nation.
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