Accession Number:
ADA238145
Title:
William J. Donovan: Visionary, Strategic Leader, an Historical Perspective
Descriptive Note:
Study project
Corporate Author:
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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Report Date:
1991-05-03
Pagination or Media Count:
92.0
Abstract:
This paper presents the concepts of vision and strategic leadership at senior levels as enumerated by several respected civilian and military leaders. The major focus of the paper, from a historical perspective, will be an analysis of the life experiences which included family background, education, character and personality, career path, accumulative knowledge, and the network of contacts that lead William J. Wild Bill Donovan to become a visionary and strategic leader. It chronicles his life in four stages demonstrating his efforts towards realizing his visions, especially the development of a central intelligence agency for the United States. It attempts to prove that Major General William J. Donovan was a citizen soldier worthy of study by U.S. Army War College students and other senior leaders.
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Subject Categories:
- Administration and Management
- Humanities and History