Homecoming50: Research and Memoirs
We are five months away from an historic anniversary; the return of the first of the Vietnam Era POWs. Dr. Shaun Baker and former Senior Fellow Alvin Townley talk about that event, and get ready to dive into the details of their years of captivity, their Homecoming, and the current events planned around the Yard. This is the first of a four part series of podcasts on Radio Stockdale.
Who are some of the players that we'll be talking about in this series? Why are the stories of the wives and families at home so important? What are the sources of interest and research that have been used to contribute to various books and discussions? Why is the book Defiant a masterclass overview on the Vietnam POW experience?
Defiant, the book:
https://www.alvintownley.com/page/portfolio
Jeremiah, the documentary
https://video.aptv.org/video/alabama-public-television-documentaries-jeremiah/
Dr. Baker earned his B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Ph.D. from Wayne State University. Aside from teaching philosophy at the University and College levels, he also spent 3 years teaching writing and computer skills at the Methodist Children's Home Society group home in Detroit, Michigan. Beyond teaching at Navy, he coaches the Ethics Bowl team, and is a member of the team that produces our interactive ethics simulations, and interactive electronic ethics and leadership volumes such as Ethics for the Junior Officer.
Alvin Townley is a best-selling New York Times-reviewed author and Emmy-winning storyteller. Alvin graduated from Washington & Lee University, where he served on the university’s student government and honor council. He studied politics and economics in Europe before working in Congress, managing global strategy for an 85,000-person firm, and leading external affairs for a Grammy and Tony winning national arts center. He is a former Senior Fellow at the Naval Academy's Stockdale Center.
Alvin Townley is a best-selling New York Times-reviewed author and Emmy-winning storyteller. Alvin graduated from Washington & Lee University, where he served on the university’s student government and honor council. He studied politics and economics in Europe before working in Congress, managing global strategy for an 85,000-person firm, and leading external affairs for a Grammy and Tony winning national arts center. He is a former Senior Fellow at the Naval Academy's Stockdale Center.