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Author : John william Ward
Release : 1969
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Book Rating : 519/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Red, white, and blue, by john william ward by : John william Ward
Download or read book Red, white, and blue, by john william ward written by John william Ward. This book was released on 1969. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kim Townsend
Release : 2014-11-25
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Synopsis John William Ward by : Kim Townsend
Download or read book John William Ward written by Kim Townsend. This book was released on 2014-11-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-ever biography of John William Ward, the fourteenth president of Amherst College, explores the roots of his idealism and covers his presidency, his later success in Massachusetts politics, and the events leading up to his eventual suicide. President from 1971 to 1979, Ward served during a tumultuous period in the history of the elite liberal arts college, and in the history of the nation. He presided over the once all-male college's transition to coeducation, worked to support African-American students in their fight for equality and justice, and was arrested for civil disobedience in protest against the Vietnam War. Ward was emblematic of his time. Idealist that he was, he tried to make Amherst College a model of a democratic society. Defeated in ugly battles with the faculty, Ward resigned as president but went on to great success in the rougher world of Massachusetts politics. He made headlines for his leadership of a state commission that spent more than two years investigating corruption in the awarding of building contracts, resulting in the passage of laws that guaranteed reforms. This long-overdue volume is the first complete study of Ward--a self-made man, proof that the American Dream could come true, but who ultimately saw his personal and professional life collapse. It sheds light on Amherst College, on higher education more broadly, on suicide, and on the United States in the 1960s and '70s.
Author : Alex G. Speir
Release : 2011-05-19
Genre : Education
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Book Synopsis Changing Times: The Presidency of John William Ward by : Alex G. Speir
Download or read book Changing Times: The Presidency of John William Ward written by Alex G. Speir. This book was released on 2011-05-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During John William Ward’s time as president of Amherst College, he dealt with issues of gender and sexuality through the integration of women into a traditionally masculine culture, as well as issues of race, generational differences, a growing student dissatisfaction with American intervention in Vietnam, and the difference between academic theory and action. Like the examination of any college president’s tenure, an examination of Ward’s is an examination of the relationships between the college administration and the students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Author : Wilson Smith
Release : 2008-04-11
Genre : Education
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Book Synopsis American Higher Education Transformed, 1940–2005 by : Wilson Smith
Download or read book American Higher Education Transformed, 1940–2005 written by Wilson Smith. This book was released on 2008-04-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilson Smith and Thomas Bender have assembled an essential reference for policymakers, administrators, and all those interested in the history and sociology of higher education.
Author : Edward C. Daily
Release : 1992-01-01
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Skirmish Red, White and Blue by : Edward C. Daily
Download or read book Skirmish Red, White and Blue written by Edward C. Daily. This book was released on 1992-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much about the Korean War still is hidden and much will long remain hidden. Nevertheless, an attempt was made by the author to give a historical account of the 7th Cavalry Regiment's activities during Occupation Duty in Japan after World War II and combat actions within the Korean War. This was accomplished by exploring all known official existing records in the National Military Archives, which have been quoted freely and very often verbatim to give a truthful view of events as they existed at that particular time. Throughout the years, the original records of the 7th Cavalry Regiment have suffered from many disasters. On March 30, 1952, a fire destroyed the regimental headquarters in Japan, and everything was burned except the regimental colors. To further complicate the matter, but to comply with orders, many valuable records were destroyed to accomplish what they thought was "cleaning out useless files." What this actually caused or created was the existence of incomplete and often inaccurate records. Perhaps this book will have an eye-opening effect for the reader and will stir memories and answer questions that still prevail or persist. For those who were there, survived the many struggles and hardships, and turned the tide of defeat to victory, I salute all of you. I apologize and ask forgiveness for any errors or omissions that annoy all of those who dare to analyze the confusion, the chaos of battle, to a smartly phrased story. —from the Preface
