This DVD is a nice addition to any American history buff.From the beginnings with the Founding Fathers" blessing, West Point had faced scrutiny for being a wasteful military training academy. Jefferson had approved its formation, but Congress always threatened to close the institution, especially during Andrew Jackson"s reign.And then the Mexican War happened. The first gradutes of West Point were sent down to Texas to fight off the Mexicans. Those who came out of this battle, Grant, Lee, McClellan, all ended up commanding in the Civil War years later.To be a West Point Graduate meant you were an honorable, trusting officer. But this honor also came with its stigma.We see old archival photographs, listen to some interviewees (including military historians), get views of the academy and learn new tidbits along the way. Cadet Robert Lee graduated with no demerits, a record that still stands.