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Class

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The following is from a paper I found when going through a folder in my desk. I think it was in an old issue of The Wall Street Journal (1980’s or 1990’s), but I’m not certain. It is one of … Continue reading →

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The Demise of The Southern Woman

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Lydia McGaughey Sherman

In the past, Southern ladies were always looked to as an example of propriety, hospitality, and femininity. It is sad to see them losing their culture. It was a culture that led the way in manners and religion. In the … Continue reading →

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“The Vanishing Gentleman”

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Brian Standerfer

Here’s an article from “The Independent” Volume 86, published 1916. The article was written by Louise Collier Willcox of Norfolk, Virginia. It gives an insightful look at what a gentleman was in the early 1900’s, and also reveals what type … Continue reading →

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VMI’s Code of Honor

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

From a case presented before the United States Supreme Court, we see the Code of Honor of VMI – the Virginia Military Institute. It would be hard to come up with a better guide for being a Gentleman. UNITED STATES … Continue reading →

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The High-Five Nation

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

This is from an excellent op-ed article in The New York Times. Titled The High-Five Nation, it discusses something that I often notice – the complete lack of humility in much of American society. Everyone who aspires to be thought … Continue reading →

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