The Great Eggnog Riot of 1826

[Mi'kmaq]

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]

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]

Proof that liquor makes you SMARTLY STUPID !!!!!!!!!!!! Been there done that.


zimm out

[Mi'kmaq]

Tis Christmas Eve and folks all around the world consume the blessed nectar! :D

[A. P. Hill]

MMMMMMM! Eggnog! Yummm.

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

1943

[PGT Beauregard]

Eggnog is always worth fighting for!!!