Long Gray Line
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The Long Gray Line is the enduring collective of graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, symbolizing their shared traditions, service, and lifelong bond.
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
collective identity
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tradition → |
| associatedWith |
United States Military Academy
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West Point → |
| colorSymbolizes |
gray cadet uniforms at West Point
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| connectedTo |
United States Army officer commissioning
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West Point motto "Duty, Honor, Country" → history of the United States Military Academy → |
| emphasizes |
lifelong obligation to service
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loyalty among graduates → shared professional ethos → |
| hasColorReference |
gray
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| hasCountry |
United States
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| hasLanguage |
English
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| hasMetaphoricalMeaning |
unbroken line of officers commissioned from West Point
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| hasOriginPlace |
United States Military Academy at West Point
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| hasTemporalScope |
from early 19th century to present
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| mentionedIn |
U.S. Army historical narratives
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United States Military Academy publications → speeches at West Point ceremonies → |
| refersTo |
graduates of the United States Military Academy
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| relatesTo |
West Point class system
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alumni network → military tradition → officer corps of the United States Army → |
| symbolizes |
continuity of West Point graduates across generations
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duty, honor, country → lifelong bond among West Point graduates → service to the United States → shared traditions of West Point graduates → |
| usedBy |
United States Army
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United States Military Academy community → West Point alumni → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Sylvanus Thayer Award
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associatedWith |
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United States Military Academy
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hasAlumniCollectiveName |