Monthly Archives: March 2017

West Point at 215, Graduates Defend and Serve the Nation

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “West Point Going Strong at 215,” in the Newport Daily News on March 16, 2017.”) As the U.S. Military Academy at West Point celebrates its 215th anniversary, the ever-uncertain international security environment and the … Continue reading →

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Trump: White American Cincinnatus

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “Is Trump the 21st Century Cincinnatus?” by the History News Network [online] on February 26, 2017) In dire times the ancient Romans would appoint a dictator, giving him unchecked power to lead the Roman … Continue reading →

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