DOOLEY Observed: Charles Pelot Summerall

Thomas Jefferson said in 1802: "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."-- Thomas Jefferson

"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout." .... jbd

"When once a job you have begun, do no stop till it is done. Whether the task be great or small, do it well, or not at all." .... Anon

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

Television is one daylong commercial interrupted periodically by inept attempts to fill the airspace in between them.

If you can't start a fire, perhaps your wood is wet ....

When you elect clowns, expect a circus ..............

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Charles Pelot Summerall

Charles Pelot Summerall (March 4, 1867 – May 14, 1955) was a U.S. general. He fought in World War I, and was Army Chief of Staff between 1926 and 1930. He was also the President of The Citadel between 1931 and 1953.

He was President of The Citadel, when I attended there in 1950. He was a very imposing figure, in his 80's, but still active. I remember seeing him drive around campus in his car, and thinking that he was too old to drive .... now I am there.

Oddly, my Dad stood guard near his tent in WWI, as he did one, Lieutenant McArthur.

I have often seen the General strolling around campus, really not knowing of his importance as a military figure, just, the head of our university. He was a very imposing figure.