Podcast appearances and mentions of William C Davis

William has become a trusted voice in leadership, blending decades of experience with a genuine passion for guiding others. He's the kind of leader who doesn't just talk about success—he builds it, one relationship, one project, one person at a time. William believes that leadership isn't about power—it's about people. Loyalty, support, guidance, and empathy aren't just buzzwords to him; they're the foundation of how he's led for nearly four decades. William C. Davis' mission is clear: nurture the next generation of leaders while keeping ethics and humanity front and center. For more information, visit williamcdavis.net.

Long time leader and author William C. Davis stops by the Leadership Lounge to discuss his recent career move and his recently released book. Relationships have driven success for him throughout his career and he shares the valuable lessons they have taught him. Give it a listen and enjoy.

Today, as students across the US prepare to go back to school, we at Musicians vs the World want to take a couple of episodes to dive into the career of a school educator. These unsung heroes often give students their first taste of music making or ensemble work, and help to create memorable experiences that can shape the trajectory of a child's life. In the next two episodes we'll take a look into the life of high school choral director William C Davis, whose teaching took him up and down the eastern seaboard, included tours across the ocean, and ended with an auditorium dedicated to his and his fathers' teaching legacies. Join host, Christine Smith as she talks with Bill about working with school administrators, balancing high expectations with positive relationships, and how a choral tour helped heal emotional wounds from war.

We wrap up Vacation Vault June with a trip back to March 9, 2020, when we had author and historian WC Davis (his friends call him "Jack")!It was fantastic revisiting our time with Jack. So informational and an all-around great guy!So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the time we had with WC Davis!Original Show Notes:It's time to put on your school hat, and sit back and learn about the American Civil War and the Alamo with author/historian William C. Davis (his friends call him "Jack")! Author of OVER 20 titles, Jack writes mostly about the Civil War, but does write about other subjects like the Alamo! Richey was VERY excited to talk to Jack about his book, "Three Roads to the Alamo: The Lives and Fortunes of David Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis." Sam talks to Jack about whether Jefferson Davis was a proponent of the South seceding from the Union, and Jack talks about who he feels was the biggest inspiration during the Civil War. It cannot always be work, so what does Jack do for "relaxation?" Well, it might just bring Jack to Sam's neck of the woods! Jack is certainly one of the most captivating people to come into the Lounge, and he will return again someday! So, sit back, relax, and always be there to #grabalisten!To read more about W.C. Davis' works go to Publisher's Weekly: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/authorpage/william-c.-davis.html.If you'd like to order any of his books, you can find them at https://tinyurl.com/wc-davis-on-amazon!Member of OddPodsMediaPromos: Muck Podcast & BFYTWFollow us on Twitter (@500_section), Facebook (500 Section Lounge), and find us at www.oddpodsmedia.com, along with the entire #OddPodsMedia #family of shows!

Had a ton of fun hanging out & getting to know Marty Williams - Retired Special Agent FBI on the Podcast... Marty and his wife Kelly have a daughter and son-in law and on March 1 became a Grandparents. (She is an embryo adoption child). Embryo was frozen for four years and adopted and placed in Tate, our daughter. Now we have Sawyer Raye… ) Grew up in Sikeston, Missouri. Small town in Southeast Missouri. Agricultural town also known as being one of the most northern places to grow Cotton in the United States.  Father owned a residential construction business and mother was an accountant. One brother, who is a school administrator. Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana. Played football (punter – they are part of the team). Obtained degrees in Economics and Criminal Justice. After college went to work for a bank. Father raised quarter horses. Family roped. Cousin’s rodeo’d. Thought I was a bulldogger for a few years. Started team roping after one of my cousins moved back to Missouri from Texas. Mostly jackpots, US Roping’s.  Became interested in the FBI after Timothy McVeigh blew up the federal building in Oklahoma City. April 19, 1995.  After entering the FBI and completing training at Quantico, Virginia I served in Indianapolis IN, Springfield IL and St. Louis MO Divisions. Served overseas assignments in Iraq, Pakistan, Romania and Israel. Prior to 9-11 – served as a criminal agent investigating, drugs and violent crimes. Post 9-11 – served as a National Security Agent investigating International and Domestic Terrorism matters.  After 9-11 went to New York as part of the evidence recovery efforts. Largest Crime Scene in the history of the FBI. Other significant cases:  1.     Serial Murder case – Robert Eugene Brashers 2.     Violent Felons – Chadrick Fulks and Brandon Basham (broke out of jail and went on a 17 day violent crime spree. Murdered 2 ladies, Alice Donovan, Conway, South Carolina and Marshall University student, Samantha Burns. 3.     Violent Child Predator – William C. Davis. Captured after being profiled on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah awarded the tipsters $100,000 for turning Davis in. Tipsters ended up suing each other over the money. Resources: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.b.williams.79 Show Sponsors: @moderncowboypodcast @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global https://nrsworld.com/collections/modern-cowboy (Modern Cowboy) @nrsworld Show Music: “Cowboy” By: Kolt Barber https://www.koltbarber.com/ (https://www.koltbarber.com/) “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

From master historian William C. Davis, the definitive story of the Battle of New Orleans, the fight that decided the ultimate fate not only of the War of 1812 but the future course of the fledgling American republicIt was a battle that could not be won. Outnumbered farmers, merchants, backwoodsmen, smugglers, slaves, and Choctaw Indians, many of them unarmed, were up against the cream of the British army, professional soldiers who had defeated the great Napoleon and set Washington, D.C., ablaze. At stake was nothing less than the future of the vast American heartland, from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, as the ragtag American forces fought to hold New Orleans, the gateway of the Mississippi River and an inland empire. Tipping the balance of power in the New World, this single battle irrevocably shifted the young republic's political and cultural center of gravity and kept the British from ever regaining dominance in North America. In this gripping, comprehensive study of the Battle of New Orleans, William C. Davis examines the key players and strategy of King George's Red Coats and Andrew Jackson's makeshift "army." A master historian, he expertly weaves together narratives of personal motivation and geopolitical implications that make this battle one of the most impactful ever fought on American soil.-William C. Davis is a retired history professor who taught at Virginia Tech. An acclaimed expert on the Civil War, he has served on a number of advisory boards, including the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; the Civil War Preservation Trust; the Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia; the National Park Service; and the Lincoln Prize and Pulitzer Prize nominating juries. He is the author of numerous books, including Look Away!: A History of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour, and Crucible of Command: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee - the War They Fought, the Peace They Forged. His most recent work is The Greatest Fury: The Battle of New Orleans and the Rebirth of America.

It's time to put on your school hat, and sit back and learn about the American Civil War and the Alamo with author/historian William C. Davis (his friends call him "Jack")! Author of OVER 20 titles, Jack writes mostly about the Civil War, but does write about other subjects like the Alamo! Richey was VERY excited to talk to Jack about his book, "Three Roads to the Alamo: The Lives and Fortunes of David Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis." Sam talks to Jack about whether Jefferson Davis was a proponent of the South seceding from the Union, and Jack talks about who he feels was the biggest inspiration during the Civil War. It cannot always be work, so what does Jack do for "relaxation?" Well, it might just bring Jack to Sam's neck of the woods! Jack is certainly one of the most captivating people to come into the Lounge, and he will return again someday! So, sit back, relax, and always be there to #grabalisten! To read more about W.C. Davis' works go to Publisher's Weekly: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/authorpage/william-c.-davis.html. If you'd like to order any of his books, you can find them at https://tinyurl.com/wc-davis-on-amazon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/500section/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/500section/support

Civil War Camp Cooking 2019 Armchair Tour Presented Erik Schultz, Long time reenactor While Lake County’s Civil War Days may be cancelled this year, it is our opportunity for Erik Schultz to offer his experiences as reenactor and experienced camp cook’s guide. Instead of sweating and trying desperately to keep up with his long strides, we will be in air-conditioned comfort. Schulz has been a re-enactor for over 30 years and has lead camp cooking tours for Lake County’s Civil War Days. As we walked between encampments, Erik would regale us with his experiences. Often the conversation during the journey was just as educational as the encampments we visited. We will miss the impressions reenactors would have created for our education on life as a Civil War soldier. This has been an annual event for us, because the tour has always been fresh and dynamic. By design the cooks tour not just tests the culinary skills of the reenactors, they emphasize authenticity. Each camp has been responsible for their menu and bring whatever material they deemed correct to their impression. Emphasis is placed on the accuracy of the meal to the overall camp impression. Those on the tour acted as judges noting how the food was obtained, what implements were used in the preparation, what the camp represents and the consistency of the meal to that impression. Each camp explains what their impression represents, where they are camping, and any other information consistent with their impression. These tours have provided another aspect of life during the Civil War. Contemporary people take for granted the ability to walk into a grocery store and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables regardless of season. This was not how life was lived 150 years ago. When reenactors prepare their meal, they consider what could reasonably be available to their impression. The reenactors desire is to help educate guests on a soldier’s everyday life during the Civil War. INformation mentioned during the talk: A Taste for War: The Culinary History of the Blue and the Gray Paperback – May 1, 2011 by William C. Davis (Author) A sutler or victualer is a civilian merchant who sells provisions to an army in the field, in camp, or in quarters. Sutlers sold wares from the back of a wagon or a temporary tent, traveling with an army or to remote military outposts.[1] Sutler wagons were associated with the military, while chuck wagons served a similar purpose for civilian wagon trains and outposts.[2] (from Wikipedia)

The very first ironclad ship built by the Union Navy in the Civil War was called The Monitor. It revolutionized the way battleships were built. Jonathan White (Christopher Newport University) is the co-author of “Our Little Monitor: The Greatest Invention of the Civil War.” Civil War buffs pride themselves on knowing the great battles of the war. But what about the fighting that took place away from battlefields? John Matsui (Virginia Military Institute) says that guerilla fighting during the Civil War challenged the rules of warfare. Civil War monuments and reenactments often prop up popular myths, instead of reflecting an accurate history. Take Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan, for example. Stephen Rockenbach (Virginia State University) says Morgan killed unionist farmers in Indiana, but today he’s celebrated as a dashing cavalryman. Some of the country’s most eminent Civil War scholars including James Robertson and William C. Davis (Virginia Tech), and equine specialist John M. Bowen discuss the forgotten elements of the conflict.

Inspired by Curtis’ guest appearance on The SSR Podcast, we’re returning to our favorite childhood reads to figure out how they have shaped us as readers. We compare what we read then to what we read now, share some nerdy anecdotes, and reflect on how beloved characters have influenced our personalities. We encourage you to reflect on your own reading journey and let us know what you discover. Find us on Instagram @hereadsheread or email us: hereadshereadpodcast@gmail.com.   Support the show here Check out Libro.fm here   Educated by Tara Westover The Glass Castle by Jeanette Wells The SSR Podcast Episode 1: Hardy Boy Meets Nancy Drew Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Star Wars X-Wing Series Red Rising by Pierce Brown The Babysitter’s Club Dear America The Royal Diaries The Diary of Anne Frank Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith Crucible of Command by William C. Davis Grant by Ron Chernov Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Inkspell by Cornelia Funke The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan   Curtis' Rec of the Week: ask a parent about what you liked to read as a child Chelsey's Rec of the Week: SSR Episode 9   January Buddy Read: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

In this episode about the Texas Revolution and the American Civil War, we welcome William C. Davis, one of the great modern historians specializing in both subjects. The men and events that made these events so critical to American history are examined.

William C. Davis is one of the most prolific and prodigious of American historians. Over the past forty years, he has focused on the Civil War era and southern history, writing about everything from Jefferson Davis to the Texas Revolution to--as he shows in his newest book--a New Orleans prostitute who claimed to be a Confederate soldier. Davis worked for 20 years at Civil War Times Illustrated, and has won the prestigious Jefferson Davis award four times. He talks to Colin about growing up in Missouri, college in California, his work ethic, and the near loss of Gregory Peck's hat. Note: This is a shorter version of a previous podcast. The introduction has been abbreviated to a few minutes.  

On April 22 at 5:30 p.m., William C. Davis delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "Lee's Last War Winter." Robert E. Lee faced the coming of 1865’s spring campaign season with decided unease. His army dwindled daily from disease and desertion. Across the South the Confederacy had met with nothing but disaster the previous fall, and meanwhile Union forces steadily grew in numbers and power. His only real hope was that Abraham Lincoln might be defeated in his bid for reelection, a hope that was dashed. In that desperate winter, Lee struggled to bolster his army and persuade Richmond to adopt mass conscription, making it clear that without more men, he would be almost powerless to resist Grant. And as the spring of 1865 approached, he did one more thing that few seem aware of today. He met with a few Confederate leaders to discuss surrender and reunion in return for political concessions, and he contemplated engaging in political and public relations maneuvering to force President Jefferson Davis to go along. Even with the coming of April and the evacuation of Richmond, Lee still clung to some hope, if not for victory, then for an end short of absolute defeat. William C. Davis is a retired professor of history and the director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. He is the author or editor of more than fifty books and numerous documentary screenplays in the fields of Civil War and southern history. His most recent book is Crucible of Command: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee—The War They Fought, the Peace They Forged. This lecture is cosponsored with the Richmond National Battlefield Park.

On April 22, 2015, William C. Davis delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "Lee's Last War Winter." Robert E. Lee faced the coming of 1865's spring campaign season with decided unease. His army dwindled daily from disease and desertion. Across the South the Confederacy had met with nothing but disaster the previous fall, and meanwhile Union forces steadily grew in numbers and power. His only real hope was that Abraham Lincoln might be defeated in his bid for reelection, a hope that was dashed. In that desperate winter, Lee struggled to bolster his army and persuade Richmond to adopt mass conscription, making it clear that without more men, he would be almost powerless to resist Grant. And as the spring of 1865 approached, he did one more thing that few seem aware of today. He met with a few Confederate leaders to discuss surrender and reunion in return for political concessions, and he contemplated engaging in political and public relations maneuvering to force President Jefferson Davis to go along. Even with the coming of April and the evacuation of Richmond, Lee still clung to some hope, if not for victory, then for an end short of absolute defeat. William C. Davis is a retired professor of history and the director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. He is the author or editor of more than fifty books and numerous documentary screenplays in the fields of Civil War and southern history. His most recent book is Crucible of Command: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee—The War They Fought, the Peace They Forged. This lecture is cosponsored with the Richmond National Battlefield Park. The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Prolific Civil War author William C. Jack Davis shares observations based on a lifetime of research, and talks about new directions for the future