This book is a compilation of stories from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1957, compiled by James D Paulk Jr., about the lives of his classmates who have been shaking up the world. You'll read about: Terrifying days when hijacked and captured by terrorists; Surviving the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as a child; Searching for the downed submarines, Thresher and Scorpion; Commanding Officer locked up in jail; Astronaut, walking on the moon; Getting candy money from actor Gregory Peck; The architect of the GPS that we all use today; Possum in the church; NFL referee funnies; Survivor of Auschwitz as a youngster. These, and more stories from the Class of 1957, will hold your attention and tickle your funny bone-bet you'll laugh out loud at some too.
This book is a compilation of stories from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1957, compiled by James D Paulk Jr., about the lives of his classmates who have been shaking up the world. You'll read about: Terrifying days when hijacked and captured by terrorists; Surviving the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as a child; Searching for the downed submarines, Thresher and Scorpion; Commanding Officer locked up in jail; Astronaut, walking on the moon; Getting candy money from actor Gregory Peck; The architect of the GPS that we all use today; Possum in the church; NFL referee funnies; Survivor of Auschwitz as a youngster. These, and more stories from the Class of 1957, will hold your attention and tickle your funny bone-bet you'll laugh out loud at some too.
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