Lectures of Opportunity: "Lyric Passage: History, Ethics and Espionage in a Navy Family"
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Thursday, December 05, 2019
Hewitt Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841
U.S. Naval War College, LOO Coordinator
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This event is only open to individuals with base access.Lyric Passage: History, Ethics and Espionage in a Navy Family
Dr. Jim Stockdale will highlight some of his experiences growing up with his father, Vice Admiral James Stockdale. He will also discuss his father encountering the Stoic philosophy at Stanford, the return to ’the line’ as a fighter pilot, up through his personal role in the August 4, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin fiasco, and the months leading up to being shot down. Finally, he will discuss some of the policies and practices used in prison based on his father’s studies per the Stoics and leadership by example.
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Lectures of Opportunity offer U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn more about national and international socio-political subjects that may be of relevance to the NWC community.
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