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- Title
- THE ARMY OFFICER AS MILITARY STATESMAN, 1930-1965.
- Creator
- MORIARTY, DONALD PETER, JR., Florida Atlantic University, O'Sullivan, John
- 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.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1973
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13591
- Subject Headings
- United States--Army--Officers--Biography, Generals--United States, United States--Military policy
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- God's voice, and the lessons it teaches : a sermon, preached on the occasion of the death of General Taylor, late President of the United States.
- Creator
- Magie, David 1795-1865
- Abstract/Description
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Sermon preached on the occasion of the death of General Taylor by the Rev. D. Magie, D.D. Notes: "Dedicated to his people. At the request of some of whom it is now published, slightly changed and enlarged since its delivery." FAU copy has original green paper covers.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb15f3
- Subject Headings
- Taylor, Zachary -- 1784-1850 -- Sermons, Bible -- Micah, VI, 9 -- Sermons, Generals -- United States -- Death -- Sermons, Memorials (Commemorative), Patriotism -- Sermons, Presidents -- United States -- Death -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 19th century, Taylor, Zachary -- 1784-1850 -- Death and burial
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- 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.
- Creator
- Quincy, Josiah 1802-1882
- 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.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb15f8
- Subject Headings
- 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
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A funeral oration, delivered before the city government and citizens of Roxbury : on the occasion of paying funeral honors to Zachary Taylor, late President of the United States, July 31, 1850.
- Creator
- Anderson, Thomas D. (Thomas Davis) 1819-1883, Norfolk County Journal Press
- Abstract/Description
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By Rev. Thomas D. Anderson ; together with the other services. "Printed by order of the City Council." Roxbury (Boston, Mass.) City Council. "Order of services": pages [24]-33 ; "Order of procession": pages 34-36 ; "Proceedings of the City Council": pages 37-40. Title within mourning border. FAU copy has original tan paper covers.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb14f28
- Subject Headings
- Eulogies -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- 19th century, Taylor, Zachary -- 1784-1850 -- Death and burial, Presidents -- United States -- Death -- Sermons, Generals -- United States -- Death -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 19th century, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, Taylor, Zachary -- 1784-1850 -- Sermons, United States -- Foreign relations -- 1783-1865
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- An oration in memory of General Montgomery, and of the officers and soldiers, who fell with him, December 31, 1775, before Quebec : drawn up (and delivered February 19th, 1776.) At the desire of the Honorable Continental Congress,.
- Creator
- Smith, William 1727-1803
- Abstract/Description
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By William Smith, D.D. provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia. ; [Four lines of verse].Continental Congressional resolution dated 25 January 1776 for Smith to "prepare and deliver a funeral oration in honor of General Montgomery, and of those officers and soldiers who magnanimously fought and fell with him in maintaining the principles of American liberty."--Second preliminary page. FAU Libraries' own three copies. First copy has full cloth binding with gold stamped spine; covers...
Show moreBy William Smith, D.D. provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia. ; [Four lines of verse].Continental Congressional resolution dated 25 January 1776 for Smith to "prepare and deliver a funeral oration in honor of General Montgomery, and of those officers and soldiers who magnanimously fought and fell with him in maintaining the principles of American liberty."--Second preliminary page. FAU Libraries' own three copies. First copy has full cloth binding with gold stamped spine; covers blind stamped with geometric and floral patterns; bookplate of Richard Montgomery Gilchrist Potter on inside of front cover. Second and third copies are unbound.
Show less - PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb5f1
- Subject Headings
- Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Montgomery, Richard -- 1738-1775 -- Death and burial, Generals -- United States -- Death and burial -- Early works to 1800, Eulogies -- Pennsylvania -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800, Funeral addresses -- 1776, United States -- Continental Army -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Eulogy on Lafayette, delivered in Faneuil hall, at the request of the young men of Boston, September 6, 1834.
- Creator
- Everett, Edward 1794-1865, Hale, Nathan 1784-1863
- 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.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb11f25
- Subject Headings
- 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
- Format
- E-book