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Title
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THE ARMY OFFICER AS MILITARY STATESMAN, 1930-1965.
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Creator
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MORIARTY, DONALD PETER, JR., Florida Atlantic University, O'Sullivan, John
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Abstract/Description
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Between 1930 and 1965, four men held such key positions in the military establishment that they essentially dominated their profession. Although their positions were first and foremost military, the non-military implications inherent in their offices were of such nature as to involve the office holder in a wide range of national affairs at the highest levels. Using as a method comparative biographical sketches of Generals of the Army Douglas MacArthur, George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, and...
Show moreBetween 1930 and 1965, four men held such key positions in the military establishment that they essentially dominated their profession. Although their positions were first and foremost military, the non-military implications inherent in their offices were of such nature as to involve the office holder in a wide range of national affairs at the highest levels. Using as a method comparative biographical sketches of Generals of the Army Douglas MacArthur, George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, and General Maxwell Taylor, conelusions are derived which, it is hoped, will assist in determining an appropriate role for the Army officer in matters of national leadership.
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Date Issued
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1973
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13591
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Subject Headings
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United States--Army--Officers--Biography, Generals--United States, United States--Military policy
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Document (PDF)
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Title
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Eulogy on Lafayette, delivered in Faneuil hall, at the request of the young men of Boston, September 6, 1834.
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Creator
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Everett, Edward 1794-1865, Hale, Nathan 1784-1863
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Abstract/Description
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By Edward Everett. Copyright 1834 by Nathan Hale. "Joseph H. Low, printer."--verso of title page. "Appendix."--page [97]-103. "Requiem by Grenville Mellen" and "Hymn by Isaac McClellen, Jr."--page 104. FAU copy edges trimmed to 22 cm.
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb11f25
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Subject Headings
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Eulogies, Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier -- marquis de -- 1757-1834, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography, Generals -- France -- Biography, Generals -- United States -- Biography, Statesmen -- France -- Biography, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century
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Format
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E-book
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Title
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Eulogy on the life and character of the late Zachary Taylor : twelfth president of the United States, delivered at the request of the authorities of the city of Boston, August 15, 1850.
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Creator
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Quincy, Josiah 1802-1882
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Abstract/Description
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"Proceedings of the city government of Boston, on the reception of the intelligence of the death of President Taylor": pages [21]-41. FAU copy in original paper wrappers; side stiched with cord.
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb15f8
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Subject Headings
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Eulogies -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- 19th century, Taylor, Zachary -- 1784-1850 -- Death and burial, Generals -- United States -- Biography, Memorials (Commemorative), Presidents -- United States -- Biography, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- History, Military -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century
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Format
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E-book