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General Eric K. Shinseki
| General Shinseki was appointed Chief of Staff of the United States Army in 1999 and retired in June of last year, following a lifetime of military service. Born in Hawaii on the island of Kauai, he graduated from the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point and rose through the ranks with service in Vietnam, Korea, and Bosnia. General Shinseki completed his career as a four-star general and Chief of Staff.
The General Eric K. Shinseki exhibit, opened in the Museum's Changing Gallery at the end of March 2004, illustrates General Shinseki's rise from a small town on Kauai to his appointment to the USMA, and highlights his accomplishments during his military career. |
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General Shinseki, Chief of Staff
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| The opening of this Changing Gallery exhibit coincides with the publication of a short biography entitled "My Name is Shinseki and I am a Soldier." The booklet was written by noted author Richard Halloran and is illustrated with many photos from the General's own collection. The booklet is on sale exclusively in the Museum Store. |
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"Acting Boy Governor" during high school years with then-Governor William F. Quinn |
Graduation from West Point in 1965 |
Original text for this exhibit page was provided by Barbara Mills.
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