Millard's Preparatory School, also known as the Millard Preparatory School for West Point, was a military preparatory school in
Washington, D.C.
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that existed from 1925 to 1948. It was founded by Homer Millard. The school prepared students whose regular secondary school education and training was insufficient for entry into
United States Military Academy
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.
The school was later re-founded in 1953 as the
Millard School in Oregon.
Notable alumni
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John P. Daley, 1927, U.S. Army lieutenant general
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Robin Olds
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, 1940,
fighter pilot
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and general officer in the
United States Air Force
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Vietnam War Brigadier General Robin Olds
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Defunct schools in Washington, D.C.
Education in Washington, D.C.
Educational institutions established in 1925
Educational institutions disestablished in 1948
1925 establishments in Washington, D.C.
1948 disestablishments in Washington, D.C.
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