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Military

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Clifford Stearns Congressional papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS1007-UA
Abstract The Hon. Clifford B. “Cliff” Stearns is a GWU alumnus and Air Force veteran who represented Florida’s 6th district in Congress for almost a quarter century. A self-styled “Citizen Congressman,” he strongly advocated for financial restraint and conservative values. This proved to be a powerful message that resonated with voters during the 1990’s when the GOP reclaimed the majority in the House of Representatives. While his committee work lies at the core of this collection, the papers...
Dates: 1988-2013; Majority of material found within 1988-2013

Robert Ross papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2085
Abstract

Collection documents aspects of the military career of Major General Robert Ross. An apologia for the decision to burn public buildings in Washington emerges as a sub-theme. The Collection consists of one box. There are nine folders of manuscript materials {arranged in rough chronological order) and eleven folders of newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1813-1873