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“A Tower of Strength and Common Sense”
That’s what Harry Truman said of Gen. George C. Marshall–a characterization that easily applies to Gen. Colin L. Powell. You won’t find a picture of Colin Powell next to Leadership in the dictionary, but you should. You also won’t find him alongside Merriam-Webster’s definition of a Statesman, but no one can deny that Powell was “a wise, skillful, and respected...
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October 26, 2021
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Why George Marshall Still Matters
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The Most Sacred Thing
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THIS Cannot Be Ignored
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Year One
Not long ago, I stopped watching the national news. I told myself I was stepping away from the noise and the churn for some peace...