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Stockdale, James B.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1923-12-23 - 2005-07-05

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

"A Society of Fighting Fools and Thinking Cowards," by James B. Stockdale, 1981 Oct 26

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSC-085
Scope and Contents

Opinion article published in the Army Times.

Dates: 1981 Oct 26

"A Society of Fighting Fools and Thinking Cowards," by James B. Stockdale

 Digital Record
Identifier: MSC085_07_11_01
Dates: 1981 Oct 26

Public Affairs Office records

 Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG-07
Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings, 1950–1993, and news releases, 1953–1993, treating Naval War College events, ceremonies and activities; Military Media Conference records, 1968–1998.

Dates: 1950 - 2001

James B. Stockdale papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-085
Abstract

Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale (1923-2005) was a highly decorated naval aviator who spent nearly eight years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. He was the fortieth President of the Naval War College and after his retirement from the navy he served as President of The Citadel, Charleston, S.C and was an independent candidate for Vice President of the U.S. in 1992. This collection includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, speeches, and writings relating to Stockdale’s naval and academic careers.

Dates: 1965-2005; Majority of material found within 1975-1983