Jacob Lawrence, "Soldiers and Students," 1962
Jacob Lawrence, Soldiers and Students (1962)
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November 22, 2009:

He immersed himself in military history, but couldn't pronounce the word "cavalry". It came out "calvary" every time.

He showed me his father's home movies, 8mm color, of the Lebanon landings in 1958.

He intended to join the Marines because he wanted "to kill people".

He probably got his wish in 1991.