Video Podcast
When I first started my YouTube channel, the plan was to provide “teasers” on speeches as well as insight into each book. Well, that has evolved. So, what you’ll start seeing on my channel are recordings of speeches, albeit edited a bit as well as videos on specific topics.
I plan to add the videos frequently which may be recorded in a studio, in front of a live audience or in the privacy of my office. The content is going to be interesting and often shed fresh light on old topics, or cover topics of interest to those who have read my novels and those who don’t.
The focus is going to be on aviation, but I reserve the right to add a my two cents to a timely topic.
So stay tuned, and most of all SUBSCRIBE!!!
About Marc
Author & Professional Speaker
Marc is an experienced pilot and writer whose career as a Naval Officer and Naval Aviator, business executive, consultant and entrepreneur helped him fulfill his dream of becoming a novelist. In the novels, Marc creates stories with rich, interesting characters and puts them in the proper historical and operational context. His books are memorable, exciting and fun to read. Marc also shares his experiences through public speaking events.
Author
Learn about the books Marc has written as well as those he is planning to write. There’s also his blog, reviews of his books and articles on flying you should enjoy reading plus lots more!
Professional Speaker
Marc speaks about the following topics:
- Business & Leadership
- Living History & Marc’s Military Experience
- Writing & Getting Published
Marc's Books
From the blog
Clauses of Control
When you read the Constitution of the United States, you’ll find eight clauses that give elected officials control of the military and two amendments.
Where U.S. Civilian Control over the Military Began
Our Founding Fathers were uncomfortable with having a standing army and a navy. Thus, in 1783, with the Treaty of Paris signed, the Continental Army was dissolved and its equipment and supplies divided amongst the state militias. The Continental Navy suffered a similar fate, and all its ships were sold or broken up.
Who Were the Signers of the Declaration of Independence?
When you look at the data, many of the men had several professions, such as lawyer and merchant. Or plantation owner and attorney. How do you list Benjamin Franklin? He’s one of the two scientists in the group. Studying the data, one could list Sam Adams’ profession as rabble-rouser, but in reality, he was a successful merchant.
Declaration of Grievances to the Constitution
The challenge the writers of the Constitution faced was translating the ideals and grievances of the Declaration of Independence into a viable governing document. They were tasked to include the lessons learned from trying to create a new country under the Articles of Confederation, which was not workable.