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27/07/2018 GMT

Women At West Point

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In July 1976, female cadets were admitted to the US Military Academy for the first time.

In July 1976, women were admitted to the prestigious West Point military academy in the United States for the first time. Simon Watts talks to Marene Nyberg, one of the first female intake.

PHOTO: Women cadets at West Point in 1976 (Getty Images)

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