That ceremony, known as the “ring melt,” is a tradition begun for the rings of West Point’s bicentennial class in 2002. Since then, it’s not just any gold that goes into these rings.

Army officer George Armstrong Custer put it simply, “It was a strange wedding. I certainly never heard of one like it.” The nuptials occurred on Aug. 18, 1862, exactly 159 years ago in … ...

Custer was appointed to West Point in 1857, but he was a poor student and graduated at the bottom of his class in 1861. During his three-plus years there, he had almost a record number of demerits ...

How the West Point class of 1862 became the class of 1861. Support Provided By Learn More. Connect with us. ... Eugene Carter, and George Armstrong Custer — graduated in June. ...

Rosser had been George Custer’s roommate at West Point, and the two men later became opponents on the battlefield during the Civil War because Rosser became a Confederate general.

Army officer George Armstrong Custer put it simply, “It was a strange wedding. I certainly never heard of one like it.” The nuptials occurred on Aug. 18, 1862, exactly 159 years ago in … ...