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National War College

The National War College (NWC) of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. It is housed in Roosevelt Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., the third-oldest Army post still active.

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July 1, 1946 (1946-07-01)

Warrior

1903–07

November 28, 1972

November 8, 1964

retired Marine Corps General, president of the Brookings Institution

John R. Allen

general and vice chief of staff of the United States Air Force

David W. Allvin

prime minister of Iran

Gholam Reza Azhari

American graduates of the National War College include a secretary of state and a secretary of defense, national security advisors, a senator and congressman, and a White House chief of staff, in addition to chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff and numerous other current and former flag officers, general officers, and U.S. ambassadors. No other graduate institution of national security policy in the world has had more impact in the development of the United States senior cadre of national security leaders. Graduates from other countries include prime ministers from nations as diverse as Iran and Bulgaria, as well as many national military leaders from every continent on earth except Antarctica. Notable graduates include:


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Roosevelt Hall of National War College

Roosevelt Hall of National War College

Roosevelt Hall (built 1903–1907) is a Beaux Arts–style building housing the NWC since its inception in 1946. Designed by the New York architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, it is now designated a National Historic Landmark. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

List of National Historic Landmarks in the District of Columbia

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National Register of Historic Places listings in the District of Columbia

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