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Both letters and recollections, some humorous, some tragic are used to describe his military obligations commencing with induction into the Army, basic and artillery training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, combat experience in Korea and a brief visit to Japan.
Following honorable discharge from the military he recounts actions preceding and following his proposal and marriage to Marlene, his wife of over 50 years. While reminiscing about the births and school experiences of their two sons, he reflects on a number of rather comical incidents while a Little League baseball manager.
The author incorporates published letters, some of his conservative "Starboard Soliloquy" newspaper columns and original speeches to explain his political inclination, commentary and activism. He explains factors leading to his participation as a founding member of the New York State Conservative Party in 1962 and subsequent involvement with the Richmond County Republican Party on Staten Island in New York City.
Finally, he reviews incidents leading to a decision to retire and move to an adult village in New Jersey. Once settled, he explains both the beneficial aspects and depressing nature of living in a retirement community.
The author's recollections and interpretations of life provide interesting reading for those who witnessed events during the same period of time. For those of a current generation, More Than a Conservative depicts aspects of life through the eyes of a New York City native who exhibited rebellious characteristics comparable to many of today's non-believers.
Following honorable discharge from the military he recounts actions preceding and following his proposal and marriage to Marlene, his wife of over 50 years. While reminiscing about the births and school experiences of their two sons, he reflects on a number of rather comical incidents while a Little League baseball manager.
The author incorporates published letters, some of his conservative "Starboard Soliloquy" newspaper columns and original speeches to explain his political inclination, commentary and activism. He explains factors leading to his participation as a founding member of the New York State Conservative Party in 1962 and subsequent involvement with the Richmond County Republican Party on Staten Island in New York City.
Finally, he reviews incidents leading to a decision to retire and move to an adult village in New Jersey. Once settled, he explains both the beneficial aspects and depressing nature of living in a retirement community.
The author's recollections and interpretations of life provide interesting reading for those who witnessed events during the same period of time. For those of a current generation, More Than a Conservative depicts aspects of life through the eyes of a New York City native who exhibited rebellious characteristics comparable to many of today's non-believers.
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- PublisherTrafford Publishing
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1412084938
- ISBN 13 9781412084932
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages398
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