Rudder

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Whether scaling the seemingly insurmountable cliffs of Pointe du Hoc with his first-wave assault troops during the Normandy invasion, restoring integrity to the Texas Land Office, or overseeing transitions in an academic institution with hallowed traditions during a time of contentious cultural change, James Earl Rudder (1910-1970) forged a legacy of wartime gallantry and peacetime leadership that commands continuing respect. This book pays tribute to a man who exemplified leadership, vision, and courage.

subjects: Politics and government,  Texas. General Land Office,  College presidents,  Officials and employees,  Officers,  Campaigns,  United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 2nd,  Biography,  World War, 1939-1945,  Presidents,  Texas A & M University,  United States. Army,  United States,  Mayors,  Texas,  United states, army, biography,  United states, army, officers,  United states, general land office,  Texas a and m university,  World war, 1939-1945, campaigns, europe,  Mayors, biography,  Universities and colleges, administration,  Texas, politics and government,  Texas, biography

People: James Earl Rudder (1910-1970)

Places: Europe,  Brady,  Texas

Times: 1951-