About the Symposium
Marching Through Time was a pre-inaugural symposium held Thursday, April 20, 2006. The symposium featured three Southern historians who examined the rich history of The Citadel and the impact events and people had on this unique Southern institution.
The early years
Rod Andrew Jr., Associate Professor of History, Clemson University: How Much is Still Relevant? The Citadel and American Military Traditions in the 19th Century.
The early 20th century
Gary Nichols, Professor of History, The Citadel: Warrior with a Mission: General Charles P. Summerall and his Citadel Legacy
The modern period
Alex Macaulay ’94, Assistant Professor of History, Western Carolina University: Building New Traditions: The Citadel in Post-World War II America