Military
Essays by speakers in military professions.
Clay, Lucius D. (Lucius DuBignon), 1897-1978
Lucius D. Clay, Special Assistant to Director Charles Wilson in the Office of Defense Mobilization, describes being inspired by the German people’s desire for democracy following World War II and believes that all people want peace and liberty and also believes freedom is a privilege given by God, and one that must be carefully guarded by all citizens and he calls upon Americans to make this country one that provides equal opportunities for all.
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Dalley, Frank, 1913-1990
Frank Dalley, Office Manager at the Utah Department of Employment Security, recounts his experiences in the Korean War and how he relied on prayer for guidance and his determination to try to help others and relieve human suffering in whatever way he could.
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Hershey, Lewis Blaine, 1893-1977
General Hershey, Director of the Selective Service System, laments society’s fascination with technological progress and opines that society would be better off if people focused on understanding themselves, others around them and their relationships with one another.
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Hunt, John Hunt, Baron, 1910-1998
Sir John Hunt, member of the Commando Mountain and Snow Warfare School and the Staff College at Camberley, England was also a mountaineer. He describes his belief that all worthwhile achievements are accomplished with the help of inspiration and ultimately, God.
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Jordan, Lloyd
Lloyd Jordan, a military pilot, explains why he believes man is imperishable and the importance of children to peace and happiness in the future.
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Joy, C. Turner (Charles Turner), 1895-1956
Charles Turner Joy, 37th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, compares life to navigation in that everyone begins life in a specific spot and situation and then travels toward an unknown destination, using whatever tools we have acquired in life to give direction; from this he adds that it is important to keep your awareness in the present and do the task at hand.
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Kurtz, Ronald
Ronald Kurtz, an electronic technician in the United States Navy, describes many of his beliefs: his optimism for the future, the value of courage, the beauty of nature and God, reasons for his sentimental nature, and his connection to family.
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Latvala, Waino K.
Waino K. Latvala, a Finnish-American, describes his experiences as an information officer fighting for Finland during the Finnish War, and how he believes that fear is a catalyst to action.
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Livingston, Viola
Viola Livingston, Director of Information Center of the Army Department, describes the influence her grandmother had on her beliefs in courage, faith, integrity, honor, service, and love of others; and she explains how these beliefs influenced her decision to go to Korea with the Department of the Army.
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Maners, William Tanner
Prison inmate and former Naval officer William Maners states his belief that he is the product of his thoughts, and describes his process to replace past negative thoughts with positive ones.
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Sherman, Edward Allen, b. 1895
Armed forces officer Edward Sherman emphasizes the need for responsibility and sacrifice for the sake of the country and to preserve its leadership in the world, and lists his personal commandments, a “Decalogue of Civic Responsibility.”
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Stewart, George
Lt. Col. George Stewart describes how he developed a moral code based on friendliness, and explains how his faith in people developed because of his neighbors’ friendliness, and how Jesus demonstrated God’s friendliness during His time on earth.
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Strassman, Ralph K.
Advertising executive and publisher Col. Ralph K. Strassman, Vice-President of Ward Wheelock Company Advertising, describes his belief in the importance of human beings, and the enduring persistence of human personality, despite the failures and fears of the present age.
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