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Real Men: Ten Courageous Americans to Know and Admire
Real Men Ten Courageous Americans to Know and Admire Author:R. Cort Kirkwood Most young Americans today know virtually nothing of the heroes of our not-so-distant past, and much of what they think they know is wrong. These heroes have largely been censored from our textbooks and culture. Real Men is about them. — Francis Marion, "the Swamp Fox" was known for his wily tactic against the British army. — ... more » Eddie Rickenbacker, "the Great Indestructible," taught himself to fly and received the Medal of Honor for heroism in the skies over France during World War I.
Vince Lombardi, the most beloved, feared, and respected coach of all time, instilled incredible loyalty and discipline in his players.
Rocky Versace sang "God Bless America" at the top of his lungs as he was executed in a North Vietnamese prison.
Wild Bill Hickok, an army scout, plainsman, Indian fighter, and lawman, was also known as a perfect gentleman.
Lou Gehrig, "the Iron Man," taught generations how to live, to be a great sportsman, and to face death with grace and dignity.
Audie Murphy was rejected by the navy and marines, admitted to the army, and became the most fearsome combat soldier in World War II, receiving thirty-three combat decorations, multiple Bronze and Silver Stars, a Distinguished Service Cross, and the Medal of Honor.
Andrew Jackson, our most courageous president, was captured at age fifteen by the British and at age sixty-eight felled a would-be assassin with a walking stick.
David Crockett, frontiersman, entrepreneur, congressman, bear hunter, and warrior, died in 1836 at the Alamo.
Robert E. Lee was "a foe without hate, a friend without treachery, a soldier without cruelty, a victory without oppression, and a victim without murmuring."« less