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Mi'kmaq
11-17-2015, 03:09 AM
The Eggnog Riot, sometimes known as the Grog Mutiny, was a riot that took place at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on 24–25 December 1826. It was caused by a drunken Christmas Day party in the North Barracks of the academy. Two days prior to the incident, a large quantity of whiskey was smuggled into the academy to make eggnog for the party, giving the riot its name. The riot eventually involved more than one-third of the cadets by the time it ceased on Christmas morning. A subsequent investigation by academy officials resulted in the implication of seventy cadets and the court-martialing of twenty of them and one enlisted soldier. Among the participants in the riot—though he was not court-martialed—was future Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis.

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Triton
11-17-2015, 06:52 PM
Hmm the next time I see any mutiny I'm gonna send this link to the leader saying you should follow this beautiful example.

zimmer1lb
11-18-2015, 02:52 PM
Proof that liquor makes you SMARTLY STUPID !!!!!!!!!!!! Been there done that.


zimm out

Mi'kmaq
12-24-2015, 09:04 AM
Tis Christmas Eve and folks all around the world consume the blessed nectar! :D

A. P. Hill
12-24-2015, 03:36 PM
MMMMMMM! Eggnog! Yummm.

Invented in the U.S. and now a world favorite.

1943

PGT Beauregard
12-27-2015, 05:10 AM
Eggnog is always worth fighting for!!!