Thayer

American

[they-er, thair] / ˈθeɪ ər, θɛər /

noun

Sylvanus, 1785–1872, U.S. army officer and educator.
William Roscoe, 1859–1923, U.S. historian and author.

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Times staff photographer Eric Thayer contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

The Thayer Award, named for the “Father of West Point,” is traditionally given to a U.S. citizen whose service and accomplishments exemplify the academy’s values.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

The West Point Association of Graduates has canceled an award ceremony for actor Tom Hanks, who was scheduled to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer Award on September 25.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

“You’ve got legislators in Kentucky, like state Sen. Damon Thayer and House Speaker David Osborne, who have fought really hard for where Kentucky is right now,” Brothers said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

We could have been sisters, Mrs. Thayer and me.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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