Dave Richard Palmer

Dave Richard Palmer
Dave Richard Palmer
Born (1934-05-31) May 31, 1934
Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1956–1991
Rank Lieutenant General
CommandsSuperintendent, United States Military Academy
ConflictsVietnam
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Other workGeorge Washington and Benedict Arnold: A Tale of Two Patriots

Dave Richard Palmer (born May 31, 1934) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General who served as the 53rd Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1986–1991). He was also a military historian and author, and former President of Walden University. A 1956 graduate of West Point, he served two tours in the Vietnam War and held numerous command positions during the height of the Cold War. He taught courses at both West Point and the Vietnamese National Military Academy.

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