Secretary Baker addressing 275 cadets at the West Point Military Academy's graduating exercises in New York. This was considered one of the most impressive commencement day ceremonies in the institution's history. The photo was taken on June 10, 1919, by Sgt. Steiniger (No. 56808) and is part of the official military photographs collection.

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