On The Sidelines Of History By Harland E. Priddle: My Life's Journey From The Farm House To The White House And Back - Couverture souple

Priddle, Harland Eugene

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ISBN 13 : 9798551225560

Editeur : Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

On the Sideline of History. On the Sideline of History is the story of a central Kansas farm boy, Harland Priddle, born and raised on a farm during the dust bowl days of the 1930’s. His lifetime experiences took him from the Kansas farmhouse to the White House in Washington, D. C., with many historical stops along the way. He lived, worked or visited eighteen countries and all fifty states during his lifetime. He became a leader at an early age by being elected in 1946 as the youngest ever elected President of the Kansas State FFA organization. During these teen-age years, he witnessed the stress and challenges on families during World War II. These years also include some challenging health issues having polio at age 16. During the early days of the Korean conflict (1952), he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He spent 22 years in the Air Force entering as an airman basic and retiring as a Colonel in 1974. In 1965, Harland was selected to be a member of the Communications Directorate of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D. C. During this period, he was selected as one of five investigative team members to review the circumstances surrounding the Israel attack on the USS Liberty, a US vessel operating in international waters off the coast of Africa and Israel. This attack resulted in the death of 34 crew members and injuring 171 servicemen. His final assignment with the Air Force was Deputy Commander of the White House Communications Agency at the White House. During this 3 ½ period, the President made his historic trips to China, the Soviet Union and many other countries. Harland played a major role in all of these events. He participated in the planning and execution of over 200 Presidential trips during his time at the White House. During his time with the White House Communications Agency the Presidency was under “attack” with the Watergate hearings and the impeachment process in Congress. Also, during this period, Vice President Agnew resigned and was replaced by Representative Gerald Ford. After leaving the Air Force, Harland experienced a series of historical events..In 1982, Harland was selected to be the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Following four years as Secretary of Agriculture, in 1987, he was appointed to be the first Kansas Secretary of Commerce. He served these two cabinet-level positions under two different Governors. His state level experiences also included serving as a Lt. Governor candidate with two different Governor candidates, Governor Mike Hayden in 1990 and Secretary of State Jack Brier in 1986. After leaving his state of Kansas experiences. Harland was very involved in many community, regional and state level activities. In 2014, for his efforts in these areas, his hometown of Haven, Kansas, named a street in his honor. In 2005, the Kansas World Trade Center presented him the “World Peace Through Trade” award for his lifetime commitment to promoting world peace through international trade. In June 2015, Team Kansas, A Kansas Department of Commerce activity, selected Harland for the Silver Stirrup Award, an award presented to distinguished citizens who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication while serving in positions of responsibility in the state of Kansas. His life’s journey has been shared with his wife of seventy-two years, Winifred Ann Smith Priddle, a high school sweetheart. She has been by his side as Mother of three children, Valorie, Harland G. and Kevin and the wife who lived in multiple residences (38) during their lifetime.There are many interesting and unusual experiences a reader will enjoy while reading about the journey of Harland’s life. He has documented these experiences and the lessons learned in the book. Enjoy the reading.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798551225560
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 279
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