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Norman Vincent Randolph – June 2011 History Program

Norman Vincent Randolph – June 2011 History Program. 1846-1903 Mustered into the Confederate Army at age 15 Served under “The Gray Ghost” John Mosby Co. E 43 rd VA Cavalry.

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Norman Vincent Randolph – June 2011 History Program

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  1. Norman Vincent Randolph – June 2011 History Program

  2. 1846-1903 • Mustered into the Confederate Army at age 15 • Served under “The Gray Ghost” John Mosby • Co. E 43rd VA Cavalry

  3. March 1883 – One of seven Confederate Veterans who met in Richmond to discuss raising funds to support the indigent, disabled, and homeless Confederates. • After placing an advertisement in the newspaper, Randolph met with 38 other men to organize the Robert E. Lee Camp No. 1, Confederate Veterans. • They began raising funds and built a Soldier’s Home.

  4. Randolph’s Preservation of History • When Stonewall’s warhorse Little Sorrel died at the Soldier’s Home, NVR commissioned a taxidermist to preserve the remains. • He was a member of the executive committee for the unveiling of the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond on 29 May 1890. • He was a charter member of the Jefferson Davis Monument Association.

  5. Moses J. Ezekiel - July 2011 History Program

  6. Moses J. Ezekiel • (1844-1917) • VMI Class of 1866 and first cadet of Jewish descent • Guarded Stonewall’s casket the day of his funeral • Notable contributions at the Battle of New Market • Gen. Lee encouraged him as an artist.

  7. Ezekiel… • studied abroad at the Royal Art Academy of Berlin. • was a war correspondent during the Franco-Prussian War and was arrested as a French spy by the Prussians. • obtained a scholarship to study in Rome where he established a home and studio. • was visited by kings, emperors, princes, ambassadors, and Presidents Grant, T. Roosevelt, and Taft. • was unofficially given the courtesy title of “Sir.” • repeatedly stated that of all his honors “I am most proud of having been a VMI Cadet.”

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