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West Point Cancels Honor Ceremony for Tom Hanks

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West Point Cancels Honor Ceremony for Tom Hanks
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The West Point alumni group canceled the official celebration for Tom Hanks as the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award recipient, citing a focus on core military priorities, though Hanks will still receive the award. The decision comes amid broader changes at West Point and controversy over political and social issues.

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  1. West Point alumni group scraps prestigious award celebrations honoring Tom Hanks  NPR
  2. West Point alumni group cancels award ceremony for Tom Hanks  The Washington Post
  3. West Point alumni association cancels awards ceremony for Tom Hanks  Fox News
  4. West Point Association of Graduates Cancels Award Ceremony Intended to Honor Tom Hanks  Variety
  5. West Point cancels ceremony to honor Tom Hanks as ‘outstanding US citizen’  The Guardian

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