Richard W. Foster, Jr.'s Books

Kilo 3

The True Story of a Marine Rifleman’s Tour from the Intense Fighting in Vietnam to the Superficial Pageantry of Washington, DC

By: Richard W. Foster, Jr.

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Kilo 3

The True Story of a Marine Rifleman’s Tour from the Intense Fighting in Vietnam to the Superficial Pageantry of Washington, DC

By: Richard W. Foster, Jr.

This is the true story of a 17-year-old kid who quit high school in his junior year to join the Marines. After a short cruise with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean, he was assigned to a rifle company in Vietnam during the heaviest fighting of the war in 1967 and 1968. He went to Vietnam eager to save the world from Communism, only to become disillusioned by the lack of progress in the field, and mentally exhausted from the intensity of the ground combat. Returning in shock from what he had seen and done, he was assigned to the most prestigious Marine ceremonial detachment in the world: the Special Ceremonial Platoon located at the oldest post of the Corps, Marine Barracks at 8th and I Streets in Washington, DC. As part of this unit, he served at the White House under two Presidents, and at ceremonial duties all over DC. The contrast from the jungle of Vietnam was startling. While fighting constant nightmares of combat, he stood before Presidents, politicians, celebrities and heads of state, all the while maintaining the dignity and poise required for his position. This book is honest, graphic, and yet enlightening, ending positively. For those interested in understanding the Marine Corps and the horror of personal, ground combat, contrasted with the bright lights and facades of Washington politics, this book will not disappoint. Reading Rick’s chapters on “The Barracks,” (8th & I), rekindled many fond—and not so fond—memories of our time together. I was a fresh-caught second lieutenant charged with the almost impossible task of transforming combat Marines into ceremonial perfectionists. For a Marine to leave the mud and blood of Vietnam and report to the most fabled and oldest post of the Corps was something not every Marine could handle physically or emotionally. Rick’s reaction to the trauma and how he succeeded reminds me of the song Tin Man by America: “But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man that he didn’t, didn’t already have.” I believe no one gave Rick anything he didn’t already have. He survived that transition with little help from anyone because he is that kind of Marine. To become one of a nine-man section responsible for the Marine Corps’ official colors and all presentations throughout the nation’s capital is something only a few Marines can own. For those fortunate enough to have watched a Friday Night Parade, Rick’s vivid description makes that “MGM Production” come to life. No Marine leaves “The Barracks” untouched by the significance of it all—Richard W. Foster, Jr. is living proof of that! —Colonel Jim Bathurst , US Marine Corps (Ret)

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Outskirts Press

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ISBN 10

1977239064

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9781977239068

Chicago Census Report

By: Richard Edwards

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Chicago Census Report

By: Richard Edwards

Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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402

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3382108526

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9783382108526

American Nero

The History of the Destruction of the Rule of Law, and Why Trump Is the Worst Offender

By: Richard Painter,Peter Golenbock

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American Nero

The History of the Destruction of the Rule of Law, and Why Trump Is the Worst Offender

By: Richard Painter,Peter Golenbock

Donald Trump is eroding the rule of law! We've heard it said many times, and we can feel it in our guts. But what does "rule of law" really mean? And what happens when it breaks down? From Richard Painter, a senate candidate and law professor who served as White House chief ethics counsel under President George W. Bush, and New York Times bestselling author Peter Golenbock, American Nero is an in-depth exploration the rule of law—the legal bedrock on which this country was founded. Painter and Golenbock present a clear description of rule of law—arguably the single most important principle underlying our civilization. They also describe the abuses of power that have occurred throughout our nation's history. Beginning in Puritan New England with the infamous Salem Witch Trials, American Nero makes vivid stops at The Red Scare of the 1920s, Japanese-American internment, the McCarthy Era, and, much more recently, President Trump's attempt to violate the First Amendment by banning Muslims from entering the US. While Trump is not the first offender, he is arguably the most blatant, and this unflinchingly honest and insightful work presents in devastating detail the ways in which our current president has trampled the rule of law with his attacks on the freedom of the press, the independence of the judiciary, and the autonomy of the justice department. This is not a book about right vs. left —instead, it is about the rule of law, a principle that transcends partisan politics, and how vital it is to the survival of our country. This book serves as a call-to-action, looking ahead to a brighter future for our country, one where citizens and officials alike protect our rights and honor their responsibilities. Timely and revealing, American Nero shares the lessons of history and lays the framework for returning to a society that respects the rule of law—an America that is consistent with our Founding Fathers' vision of a genuinely free nation.

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408

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BenBella Books

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1950665275

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9781950665273

Criminal Justice 101

A First Course

By: Richard C. Sprinthall,John J. DeFrancesco,Althea Lloyd

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Criminal Justice 101

A First Course

By: Richard C. Sprinthall,John J. DeFrancesco,Althea Lloyd

Criminal Justice 101: A First Course is an introductory level book intended for beginning criminal justice students. It provides students with a practical, reader-friendly experience and we present and explain our materials, as much as possible, in an easy-to-read, conversational style. The fundamentals and basic tenets of criminal justice are explored in 12 chapters (easily covered in one semester) and we avoid the sometimes lengthy and oftentimes cumbersome information that is prevalent in so many other publications. Our text also attempts to eliminate the unnecessary legal formulations and esoteric terminology that the beginning criminal justice student may not always need. The book provides basic and fundamental information that can easily be absorbed by the beginning criminal justice student in one semester. It is our intent to provide a book that will engage students, rather than burdening them with information that may, at times, be overwhelming and unnecessary at the introductory level.

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326

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Universal-Publishers

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1627340416

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9781627340410

The 1990s

By: Richard Alan Schwartz

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The 1990s

By: Richard Alan Schwartz

Traces the history of the United States during the 1990s through such primary sources as memoirs, letters, contemporary journalism, and official documents.

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513

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Infobase Publishing

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ISBN 10

143810880X

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9781438108803

Access Guides

Chicago

By: Richard Saul Wurman

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Chicago

By: Richard Saul Wurman

This superb tourist guide takes readers through the Windy City's rich cultural and historic sites, its splendid architectural treasures, its popular blues and jazz clubs, its super sports arenas, and its many shops and restaurants.

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Access

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0062771965

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9780062771964

Access Gay USA.

By: Access Press Staff,Richard Saul Wurman

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Access Gay USA.

By: Access Press Staff,Richard Saul Wurman

From Provincetown to Key West, gay and lesbian travelers are discerning, and "ACCESS Gay U.S.A". is the only guidebook to offer these traveler the most comprehensive and specific information available for 23 cities and resorts. With suggestions on gay-friendly hotels, nightspots, restaurants, and cultural sites, it offers new inside tips on where to go and what to do, including business destinations, special-events information, sidebars on special getaway "hot spots", and fascinating trivia about famous gay and lesbian personalities.

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0062772783

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9780062772787

American History

A Survey

By: Alan Brinkley,Richard Nelson Current,Frank Freidel,Harry T. Williams

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American History

A Survey

By: Alan Brinkley,Richard Nelson Current,Frank Freidel,Harry T. Williams

Includes bibliographies and index.

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564

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McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

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ISBN 10

0070150273

ISBN 13

9780070150270

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Chicago Census Report

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American Nero

Criminal Justice 101

Criminal Justice 101

The 1990s

The 1990s

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Access Gay USA.

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American History

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