Thursday, April 20
10 a.m.– 12 noon
Buyer Auditorium, Mark Clark Hall
Marching Through Time is a pre-inaugural symposium featuring three Southern historians who will examine the rich history of The Citadel and the impact events and people had on this unique Southern institution. (The complete text of each address is now posted.)
The early years – Rod Andrew Jr., Associate Professor of History, Clemson University
How Much is Still Relevant? The Citadel and American Military Traditions in the 19th Century.The early 20th century – Gary Nichols, Professor of History, The Citadel
Warrior with a Mission: General Charles P. Summerall and his Citadel LegacyThe modern period – Alex Macaulay ’94, Assistant Professor of History, Western Carolina University
Building New Traditions: The Citadel in Post-World War II America