The oath of office: A historical guide to moral leadership

From: Aerospace Power Journal | Date: January 1, 2002| Author: Keskel, Kenneth | Copyright information

Editorial Abstract: The oath of office as we know it has withstood the test of time. Although its words have gone through many transformations, the significance placed upon it by the founding fathers has remained the same. Lieutenant Colonel Keskel provides a brief historical background for the oath, followed by an examination of its specific wording and the ways it has changed over time. His insightful analysis will help military officers fully understand the moral implications of their acti...

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