One of the Army’s Best is About to Face His Greatest Challenge
In 1996, I got a call from a friend who is a historian in North Carolina, Dick Kohn. Professor Kohn suggested that I might be able to help a young Army officer who was completing his Ph.D. studies at the University of North Carolina. Kohn was concerned that Major HR McMaster might soon be in big trouble with the senior leadership in the United States Army. McMaster was about to publish a...
Read MoreAugusta’s Polymaths: Connect with Amazing Individuals in our midst
As I continue my efforts to preserve the legacy of Doctor Hervey Cleckley, two synonymous terms keep popping up– Renaissance Man and Polymath. A polymath is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. Such a person is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve problems and assist individuals and organizations. Rather than referring to...
Read MoreThe Power of Persistence: The Mike Rose Story
There is a lovely saying, first expressed by Elbert Hubbard in 1914, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. I prefer a longer phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, set up a lemonade stand and bring joy to your neighborhood by giving free lemonade to all the kids.” Once in a while extremely good results emerge after something very bad occurs. This fact is useful to consider...
Read MoreThe Gifting Season: Capital Campaigns, Annual Support and Endowments
With the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons fast approaching, this is the ideal time to push your generosity button; dig deep into your pocket, wallet, purse or checkbook, and give to your favorite charities. This article will highlight a number of ideas that may be helpful to individuals, corporations and foundations as they plan their gifting strategies for end-of-year giving for 2016 and for...
Read MoreLooking Under Rocks-Research on Renowned Psychiatrist Surprising
Fifty years ago while a student at Columbia University, I commenced a major research project. I examined the files of the Army Air Force during World War II with a specific purpose in mind. Did the leaders find time to plan for the postwar world, what were their theories of international relations, and whom did they think the enemies of the future might be? After months of digging through dusty...
Read MoreOne Man’s Odyssey: Pete Way and the Augusta Warrior Project
By Perry Smith One way to help explain how the Augusta Warrior Project works is to examine one veteran who has received assistance from the team members at the non-profit AWP. The following is the story of Pete Way, an Army veteran who was badly injured in Afghanistan in 2003. Pete, son of an Episcopal priest, spent most of his youth in Sandersville and Savannah. After graduating from Windsor...
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