United States Army General. During his years of military service, he was Deputy Commander, US Forces, Vietnam, and later, Supreme Allied Commander, NATO. He is best remembered as the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, from 1977 to 1979, which he led out of a major cheating scandal, initiating reforms that have maintained West Point foremost among colleges and universities worldwide. He was a personal advisor to every United States President from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Bill Clinton. Born in Granite City, Illinois, he attended McKendree College for two years before earning an appointment to the USMA. He graduated 2nd in his class of 1939, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Engineers. During World War II, he served in Italy as Commander of the 48th Engineer Construction Battalion, earning a Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and two Purple Hearts. From 1944 to 1947, he served on the General Staff in the Plans and Operations Division, and served two tours with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (1950 to 1954, and 1969 to 1974). After serving as Commander of the National War College, he became the Deputy Commander, UNited States Army Vietnam. Retiring in 1974, he was recalled to active duty to serve as the Superintendent of West Point, following a major cheating scandal by the Junior Class, which threatened to eliminate 95 percent of the junior class. Using positive leadership, he reestablished the honor code at West Point, and resolved the crisis. Author of five books on foreign policy, his most quoted book, “For the Common Defense,” is a result of his many years at the top levels of the military. He has been awarded the US Medal of Freedom, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal (3 awards), the Silver Star (2 awards), and the Purple Heart (2 awards), along with numerous foreign awards. After his second retirement, he remained active in veteran and military affairs, including such activities as the Society of American Military Engineers (Fellow, 2 Golden Eagle Awards).