A campaign hat and a partisan speech are unusual in a military setting in the United States.
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Generations of sportswriters have been inspired by Rice’s penchant for drama and flair. But the spectacular can obfuscate the real, more interesting stories taking place on and off the field.
Members of the military take an oath before service, but it’s to the Constitution, not a specific person. West Point professors explain how young officers learn the importance of their allegiance.
Without much scrutiny or fanfare, Edward Blum has led the attack against federal minority voter protection laws and the use of race in college admissions.
A Southerner, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas was a racist enslaver before the Civil War. But he fought for the Union because he prioritized his oath to defend the Constitution over state interests.
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American Politics Program Director, United States Military Academy West Point
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Assistant Professor of American Politics, United States Military Academy West Point
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Professor of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond
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Professor of Sociology, Northern Illinois University
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Visiting Associate Professor of English, University of Richmond
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Director, Missouri S&T Policy and Armed Forces Research and Development Institute; Lecturer of History, National Security, and Leadership, Missouri University of Science and Technology