Military History Talks - General Oliver Otis Howard Soldier and Educator

605 Barnes St,Vancouver WA 98661

24 February, 2022

Description

Dr. Scott L. Stabler speaks about General Oliver Otis Howard, his service in the Civil War and contribution to African American empowerment To commemorate the return of our military history talks, and celebrate Black History Month, our special guest will be Dr. Scott L. Stabler. He will speak about General Oliver Otis Howard, his service in the Civil War and contribution to African American empowerment as head of the Freedmen’s Bureau, during Reconstruction Prior to his assignment as the Commander of the Department of the Columbia in the 1870s, General Oliver Otis Howard had a career of mixed military successes as well as leadership during Post Civil War Reconstruction. Howard’s lasting contribution to education in known today as Howard University, America’s premier, historically Black institute of research and higher learning. Dr. Scott Stabler Professor of History at Grand Valley State University, Michigan has studied Howard’s life and career. He has written several articles about Howard and African service during the Civil War and Reconstruction.