The Dispatch June 2021

DITHE SPATCH

A PUBLICATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB

JUNE 2021

JUNE - AUGUST

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A LETTER FROM THE CONTENTS
Membership
PRESIDENT
Member News and more ..... 4
COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.) Upcoming Events

[email protected] Events and Club Programs ..... 6
Regular Features
It is hard to believe that we are nearly at the beginning of summer. June 20th marks the
summer solstice as the day with the most hours of sunlight during the whole year. Summer Member Spotlight ..... 5
brings optimism and reinvigoration, and that is precisely the atmosphere at the Club. Our History Vault ..... 13
Main Dining Room has reopened (with a new menu!) and in-person events have returned.
The Fox Conner Society and Book Forums have re-started meetings at the Clubhouse, and Library Trust Update ..... 14
several weddings are booked for June. On June 5th, the Military Heritage Mess Night will
gather to honor the Eighth Air Force and feature General Norty Schwartz as President of ON THE COVER
the Mess. With the recent news of the government COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, and ANC Washington Room
the Club now able to host at 100% capacity, the Club is pleased to return to some sem-
blance of normalcy and host members at full-capacity once again. With this news, the key
point is that in-person events are sure to quickly sell out, so early reservations are a must.

June is also a month of significant military milestones. The 77th anniversary of D-Day is on THE DISPATCH MAGAZINE
June 6th and the birthday of the U.S. Army is on June 14th. The Korean War began in June A Publication of The Army and Navy Club
1950. Audie Murphy was born in June, as was General Winfield Scott.
on Farragut Square
On the topic of milestones, Colonel Jim Bracken, USMC (Ret.), has stepped down as Club JUNE 2 021
Historian. Jim is an icon whose contributions to the Club have been immense. He served Editor
as Vice President, Chair of the House and Strategic Planning Committees, and in a myriad Liz Juskie
of other significant capacities. If you’re interested in a history scavenger hunt, look for Art & Design
Jim’s name on the plaque commemorating the rededication of the Club on June 7, 1987. Emily Jatczak
(Hint: the plaque is located close to the key box used by our valets.) While impossible to fit
all of his accomplishments and contributions on one page, Jim's dear friend Lt Col John La A Platinum Club of America
Raia has written a spotlight article that highlights how integral he has been to the success
of our Club. The Spotlight can be found on page 5, and Jim's last article as Club Historian DIRECTORY & HOURS
can be viewed on page 13. Colonel Geoff Prosch, USA (Ret.) has taken the reins of Historian Accounting
and we look forward to Geoff’s articles on the Club’s rich past. Geoff will work with the 202-534-3194
Library Trust and Curator Bill Lang to ensure that our history is preserved and serves as a
basis for education and celebration. 9 am-5 pm (Monday-Friday)
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A LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.)
GENERAL MANAGER
President
Sarah Ford CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.)

[email protected] Vice President
RADM Moira N. Flanders, USN (Ret.)
My how far we’ve come in a year! In June 2020, the ANC team was hard at work secur-
ing industrial cleaning supplies, revamping our air exchange rates, and attending virtual Secretary
meetings and educational webinars galore. This year, we are equally busy with a focus on BG Malinda E. Dunn, USA (Ret.)
planning in-person Club events, hosting private member parties, and welcoming more
members and guests into the Clubhouse than we’ve seen in over a year. Treasurer

As summer vacations are planned, please keep The Army and Navy Club in mind as your LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.)
destination of choice. We are offering a 25% discount on all overnight room rates for the House Committee, Chair
months of June, July and August. Is the Nation’s Capital not on your list of travel destina-
tions this year? Then perhaps visit one of our over 200 reciprocal clubs around the world Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.)
where you’re assured a warm welcome. Each of these clubs is special and unique in their Special Events Committee, Chair
own way, but one innate likeness is a commitment to exceptional member service. I’d Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.)
enjoy hearing your stories of any noteworthy experiences at one of our reciprocal clubs.
Perhaps it’s a piece of artwork or noteworthy book you observed, maybe it was a meal Finance Committee, Chair
or signature drink you enjoyed, or a remarkable person you met. The best story will be CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.)
featured in an upcoming issue of The Dispatch along with a highlight article promoting
that Club. Membership Committee, Chair

I’d like to wish a Happy Anniversary to the Young Members Sub-Committee. In June 2019 COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.)
a group of young members embarked on a plan to create opportunities for our young Governor
members to become more involved in our Club’s culture. After a brief hiatus in 2020, they
are back at work once again to ensure their mission continues. Keep an eye out for their Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.)
line-up of events coming soon. Governor

Happy Father’s Day to all of the ANC dads! Last year we celebrated with a tasty to-go BBQ MAJ Miranda Summers Lowe, USA
meal to enjoy at home. This year, we hope you’ll spend the day with us at the Club enjoy- Governor
ing delectable items from a menu specially created for the occasion.
Capt Donald Hooper, USMC
Last but not least, I’d like to express the sincerest gratitude to our members who recently Governor
donated so generously to the ANC CARES Fund. Our employees are our greatest asset
and I can say, unequivocally, they feel appreciated and supported. Mr. Herbert L. Shatzen (CPT, USA)
Governor
I look forward to your travel stories and, as always, seeing you around the Club.
Mr. Dennis J. Hough, Jr. (1st Lt, USAF)
Ms. Sarah Ford Governor
General Manager
Club Historian
COL Geoffrey Prosch, USA (Ret.)

Curator
Maj William Lang, USAF (Ret.)

LIBRARY TRUST
MG John D. Altenburg Jr., USA (Ret.)

Chair

EXECUTIVE STAFF
Sarah Ford

General Manager
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Mark Peckham
Director of Human Resources

202-721-2084

Liz Juskie
Director of Membership, Marketing &

Communications
202-721-2091

Raquel Tapia
Director of Finance

202-721-2087

Tibor Szabo
Director of House Operations

202-721-2083

Patrick Grady
Director of Food & Beverage

202-721-2089

Kirk DeLoach
Executive Chef
202-721-2092

Will Andersen
Club Librarian
202-721-2096

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MEMBERSHIP // MEMBER NEWS

ANC Governor Denny Hough and his wife Seafood Special
Erica added to their family on May 3rd; a
baby boy named Brad. Their first born, Tuesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 29
Clara, is enthusiastic about her new big Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27
sister role. Congratulations Denny and Erica! 6 to 9 pm | $48++ per person

Sunday Brunch Join us for our seafood special each Tuesday in the Main
Dining Room! Fresh, local seafood options are available,
Sundays, June 6, 13, 27
Sundays, July 11, 18, 25 in addition to our regular à la carte menu.

10 am to 2 pm For reservations, please call 202-628-8400 or email
[email protected].
Join us for Sunday Brunch! Each week our Chef creates
a menu to feature DC's freshest and highest quality SOUNDING TAPS

ingredients, giving our members and guests one more Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of:
reason to visit often.
Mrs. Mary Graham - Lakewood, OH
To make a reservation, please call 202-628-8400 CAPT Louis Mortimer, USNR - Malvern, PA
or email [email protected]. COL Michael J. Sierra, USA (Ret.) - Round Hill, VA

THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB
WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS

ALABAMA MISSOURI
MAJ Wesley Sparks, USA (Ret.) LCDR Eric Greitens, USNR
ARIZONA NORTH CAROLINA
Ms. Brenda Geist Lt Gen Jay B. Silveria, USAF (Ret.)
CALIFORNIA OHIO
LCDR Michael M. Hanna, USN Lt Col Seth I. Gilpin, USAF
ENS Spencer S. Scott, USNR PENNSYLVANIA
COLORADO Mr. Francis Michael "Frank" Spano, III
LCDR Matt A. Coleman, USN (Ret.) TEXAS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CDR Kyle Calvin Kneese, USN
Commodore Mathew L. Hudson, Australian Navy VIRGINIA
CDR John Rhodes, USN Mr. James D. Harris
LCDR Kris Yost, USN LT Kyle Ronald Pierce Hefner, USAF
MARYLAND CAPT Edwin Henderson, USN (Ret.)
MAJ Mark T. Anderson, USA LtCol Michael E. Hernandez, USMC
LTJG Joseph Gerbino, USN CPT Charles Martin Hernandez-Hermann, USA
COL Kelso C. Horne. III, USA (Ret.) COL Diane E Klein, USA
CDR Edwin Manley, Jr., USN LCDR Bryce McLaughlin, USN
Mr. Michael Podberesky (LT, USN) CAPT Peter T. Mirisola, USN
MASSACHUSETTS LCDR Carlos Oroza, USN
Mr. Thomas Condon Amirault (LT, USN) Capt Haida Jemez StarEagle, U.S. Space Force
MISSISSIPPI COL Paul Treolo, USA (Ret.)
BG Philip Richert Fisher, USANG (Ret.) WEST VIRGINIA
LTC Timothy Stranko, USA (Ret.)

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT // MEMBERSHIP

Member Spotlight

COLONEL JAMES A. BR ACKEN, USMC (RET.)

By Lt Col John La Raia, USAFR (Ret.), Finance Committee, Chairman

The American humorist Will Jim comes from New Haven, Connecticut and is a grad-
Rogers is often quoted as hav- uate of St. Michael’s College in Winooski, Vermont.
ing said, “I never met a man I He joined the Marine Corp after graduation and was
didn’t like.” Even though Rog- commissioned in June of 1957. While he was at The
ers never belonged to the Club, Basic School in Quantico, he and his sweetheart Judy
we do have a member who lives were married during a long holiday weekend in Freder-
every day by Roger’s maxim and icksburg, Virginia. As Jim tells the story, he asked his
who has helped make that spirit company commander if he could have time off for the
of camaraderie and inclusiveness wedding and a short honeymoon. But, not surprisingly,
a fundamental trait of The Army his CO generously acceded to his request telling him,
and Navy Club. That member is “Monday is already a holiday, make the most of it.”
none other than our very own, Colonel Jim Bracken. The wedding came off well. Jim managed to get the City
Jim first joined the Club in 1981 and over the years he Clerk’s office to issue a marriage license at 8:00 am Satur-
has served as a Governor, Chair of the House Commit- day morning. Then he and Judy, along with family mem-
tee, Vice President and as our much-loved Historian and bers, walked to the church for a 9:00 o’clock ceremony.
newsletter contributor. While he has supported and Off to a beautiful start, Jim and Judy; and with the ad-
guided the Club in those leadership roles over many years, dition of their three sons, Steve, Dave and Matt, spent
one of his more memorable contributions came when he the next 26 years as a Marine Corps family with Jim
actually had resigned his position as Governor in 1983. serving as a Marine Anti-air Defense and Air Com-
Club history aficionados will recall in 1983, when mand and Control Officer. When he retired in 1983
the rebuilding of the Clubhouse began, Club Presi- Jim began a second career in the trade show industry,
dent Brigadier General James Hittle was faced with becoming president and owner of the Capital Conven-
a complex and challenging undertaking. Hittle tion & Exhibit Company which facilitated the annual
looked for a person, a full-time assistant, whom he modern day Marine Military Exposition. A devoted
could turn to and trust to help in all aspects of the Marine, he has also served on the Boards of the Ma-
renovation. The person he wanted was Jim Bracken. rine Corps Heritage Foundation and the Marine Corps
Only one problem complicated Jim’s accepting the posi- Scholarship Foundation. And, if you happened to be vis-
tion: the Club’s Bylaws prohibit a member from being iting the National Museum of the Marine Corps, you
an employee. Consequently, Jim had to temporarily re- will find a plaque there too honoring Colonel James A.
sign his membership to take on the job. The next time Bracken. He is lauded as one of “those who have pro-
(and hopefully it will be soon) you come to the Club, vided unique and significant service to the Marine Corps
glance to your right in the entryway, and find Jim’s name Heritage Foundation in the fulfillment of its mission.”
on the bronze plaque commemorating those gentle- Even though Jim has been recognized and admired by all
men who played such a big part in not only re-building for his many contributions over the years, one would be
the Clubhouse but also in ensuring the Club’s future. hard pressed to find anyone who wouldn’t also say, “He’s
Among the names of the Club Governors, Officers and just a great guy. He’s what the Club is all about: the tradi-
key staff members, you will see “James A. Bracken, Col tions, the friendship, the good times.” And we would all
USMC (Ret.), Project Staff Assistant to the President.” add to that list of accolades – that big joyful smile and infec-
tious laugh that make everyone, members and staff alike,
feel like a friend. Colonel Jim Bracken, we salute you. ◄

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EVENTS // CLUB PROGRAMS

VIRTUAL WEBINAR VIRTUAL WEBINAR
"Masters of the Air" with Donald L. Miller "Inferno: The True Story of a B-17 Gunner's Heroism and the

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Bloodiest Military Campaign in Aviation History"
6:30pm | Via Zoom Wednesday, June 2, 2021
To register for this virtual event, please visit the 6:30pm | Via Zoom
Online Club Calendar To register for this virtual event, please visit the
Soon to be a major television event from Apple TV, Online Club Calendar
Masters of the Air is the riveting history of the American Join us as author Joe Pappalardo discusses his new
Eighth Air Force in World War II, the story of the young book Inferno which tells the true story of the men who
men who flew the bombers that helped bring Nazi Germany to its knees.
flew the deadliest missions of World War II, and an unlikely hero who
Masters of the Air is the deeply personal story of the American bomber received the Medal of Honor in the midst of the bloodiest military
boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep. With campaign in aviation history.
the narrative power of fiction, Donald Miller takes you on a harrowing
ride through the fire-filled skies over Berlin, Hanover, and Dresden Smith is one of the most unlikely heroes of the war, where he served
and describes the terrible cost of bombing for the German people. in B-17s during the early days of the bombing of France and Germany
from England. There’s no higher accolade in the U.S. military than
BOOK FORUM the Medal of Honor, and 472 people received it for their action during
“The Emergence of American Amphibious Warfare, 1898- World War II. But only one was demoted right after: Maynard Harrison
Smith. The backdrop of Smith’s story intersects with some of the
1945” by David S. Nasca luminaries of aviation history, including Curtis Lemay, Ira Eaker and
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 “Hap” Arnold, during critical times of their storied careers. This is
Check-In: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm both a thrilling and horrifying story of the air war over Europe during
$10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) WWII and a fascinating look at one of America's forgotten heroes.

The Emergence of American Amphibious Warfare BOOK FORUM
examines how the United States became a military “Ringed by Fire: U.S. Marines and the Siege of Khe Sahn
superpower through the use of amphibious operations. While other
major world powers pursued and embraced different weapons and 21 January to 9 July 1968” by Richard Camp
technologies to create different means of waging war, the United States Tuesday, June 29, 2021
was one of the few countries that spent decades training, developing, Check-In: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm
and employing amphibious warfare to pursue its national interests. $10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
David Nasca reveals that despite the new ways that states have to project For many of the Marine Corps replacements in 1968, the first
military power today as seen with airpower, nuclear weapons, cyber sight of Khe Sanh Combat Base during the siege came from
warfare, and special operators, amphibious warfare has proven to be the the porthole of a transport helicopter flying several thousand
most important element in transforming the theater of battle.
feet above the plateau. The base was clearly visible, set against a backdrop
LUNCH SERIES of red clay soil, the distinctive earth color of the plateau, and the deep green
“Defense Perspectives" Lunch Series jungle surrounding the perimeter wire.

Friday, June 18, 2021 | 11:45am Join us as Richard Camp recounts his experience while serving in Vietnam
$24++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) during the 1968 TET Offensive. Dick Camp, an active military historian, is
Price includes gourmet boxed lunch with a retired Marine colonel, having served as an officer for 26 years. He is the
refreshments. former Director of Operations for the National Museum of the Marine Corps,
The Army and Navy Club will host Brigadier General Frank former Deputy Director and Director (acting) of the Marine Corps History
Graefe, Defense Attaché from the Embassy of the Federal Division, and a prolific author of 14 books, all of which are military-oriented.
Republic of Germany, on June 18th for the next Defense Perspectives He is an accomplished speaker on military history topics and has presented
Lunch Series. Event registration includes a gourmet boxed lunch selection at numerous events such as the Gettysburg National Park Service's World
and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you at the Club! War II Weekend and Williamsburg's Military History Weekend.

EVENT REMINDERS

Dress Code: Traditional business attire (jackets and neckties for men, equally appropriate attire for women) is the dress code
for special events in the Ballroom and Main Dining Room. The prescribed service uniform of the day is acceptable. No denim
permitted.
Special Event Cancellation Policy: Due to the popularity of our paid events, any cancellation made within 72 hours of the event
date will result in the member’s account being charged 50% of the event price. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event,
and no-shows, will result in the member’s account being charged the full event price.
For additional questions regarding special events, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at [email protected].

REMINDERS RESERVATIONS
Dinner service in The Main Dining Room begins at 5:30pm For reservations, please visit the Club Calendar at
Tuesday - Saturday. Please note that when you attend dinner on www.armynavyclub.org, or by contacting Elizabeth Newcomer
at [email protected]. All book forums, unless
the night of a forum, your $10++ forum fee is waived.
otherwise noted, are $10++ per person.

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BOOK FORUM NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
“The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Baker, III” by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser 6pm to 7pm | Ballroom
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Check-In: 6:30pm | Speaker: 7:00pm Orientations are a great way for new members to meet Club Staff,
$10++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) become familiar with all of the programming the ANC has to offer, and
From two of America's most revered political journalists how to get the most out of your membership. Reservations required.
comes the definitive biography of legendary White House To register, please login to the ANC Webiste and visit the Club Calendar.
Chief of Staff and Secretary of State James A. Baker III: the

man who ran Washington when Washington ran the world. Baker's story is
a case study in the acquisition, exercise, and preservation of power in late
twentieth-century America and the story of Washington and the world in
the modern era--how it once worked and how it has transformed into an
era of gridlock and polarization. This masterly biography by two brilliant
observers of the American political scene is destined to become a classic.

PAST WEBINARS NOW ONLINE!
Since March 2020, the Special Events Committee has
been hard at work to make sure the ANC Membership
can stay connected with the Club. During this time the
ANC has put on over 100 virtual events for our members
ranging from historical book talks, to national security
topics, to virtual guided wine tastings, and even yoga!

If you missed a virtual event, or want to watch a past book
forum that happened at the Club, not to worry! Most of
the past book forums and virtual events are available on

the Club’s website in the Club Events section.

LOBSTER SPECIAL

6.22.21 5:30PM - 8PM

AT THE ANC

$61++ per person (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax)
For reservations, please call 202-628-8400 or email [email protected].

Enjoy a special 3-course prix fixe menu with the Main Course being all-you-can-eat steamed lobsters.
The regular à la carte menu will also be available to order from.

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Military Heritage Mess Night

European Campaign of the Eighth Air Force

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Doors Open: 6:00pm | Dinner 7:00pm
Main Dining Room | $100++ per person
Attire: Mess Dress or Black Tie | Open to all Club members and guests.

President of the Mess and Guest Speaker:

Gen Norton A. Schwartz, USAF (Ret.), 19th Chief of Staff of the Air Force

The Army and Navy Club invites you to carry on the Military Mess tradition at the upcoming Military Heritage
Mess Night on June 5th, commemorating the history and heritage of the U.S. Air Force, whose lineage can be
traced to units such as the Eighth Air Force in the European Theater 1942-1944 during the Second World War.
Elements of the "Mighty Eighth" performed strategic bombing, tactical ground support, counter-air and support

to special mission units such as the Office Of Strategic Services (OSS) as in Operation Greenup.

Designed to foster morale and increase esprit de corps, Military Mess nights provide attendees with an evening
filled with historical activities, toasts, and hymns not found in the civilian world. The evening is sure to be an
eclectic mix of jovial comradery and somber reflection that are the heritage of military service. This event is open

to all members, associate members and their guests.

With capacity restrictions lifted, additional seats for the event have become available.
To make a reservation, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505
or at [email protected].

FAT H E R ' S
DAY
W I T A NC
H THE

6 . 2 0. 2 02 1 10AM - 3PM

$35++ per adult | $15++ per child ages 5-12
Complimentary for children ages 4 & under.
Please call 202-628-8400 for reservations.

Enjoy a brunch buffet this Father's Day, as Chef Kirk Deloach has taken the previously offered prix
fixe menu for the event and turned it into a spectacular buffet, with some additional brunch favorites

included. Below are the different dishes that will be offered.

prime rib carving station soup salads
omelet station
Army Navy Bean Soup Mixed Green Salad Pasta Salad
Clam Chowder
Caesar Salad Beet Salad
Spinach Salad Potato Salad

entrées children's buffet dessert

Italian Sausage Stuffed Pork Loin with Sauce Marengo Chicken Fingers German Chocolate Cake
Grilled Salmon Filet with Mango Salsa Mac & Cheese Strawberry Shortcake
Jalapeno Peach Glazed Chicken Breast
Mini Pizza Bread Pudding
With sides of Horseradish Whipped Potatoes Peas and Carrots Assorted Cookies
and Mixed Vegetables.
Carrot Cake

Members still have the option to pick-up a 3-course meal to enjoy at home! A selection of alcohol will also
be available for purchase. Orders must be placed by 12pm on Wednesday, June 16, and picked up between

12pm and 3pm on Sunday, June 20.

first Course:

Iceberg Wedge Salad with Tomato, Bacon, and Blue Cheese
-OR-

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Red Onion, Toasted Pecans, Feta Cheese, and
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Entrée: Dessert:

Italian Sausage Stuffed Pork Roast with Sauce Marengo German Chocolate Cake

-OR- -OR-

Grilled T-Bone Steak with Romesco and Chimichurri Sauce Strawberry Shortcake
-OR- -OR-

Grilled Salmon Filet with Mango Salsa Bread Pudding

Children's Meal:

Each meal comes with a side of Peas and Carrots, and Mac & Cheese.

Choice of: Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard, Mini-Cheese Pizza, or Cheese Ravioli with Marinara

Dessert: Choice of German Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, or Bread Pudding

JUNE 2021

EVENTS SNAPSHOT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

6/1 6:30 pm 6 12 3 4 5
"Master's of the Air" Sunday Brunch Military Heritage
Webinar Seafood Special "Inferno" Webinar Mess Night
13
6/2 6:30 pm Sunday Brunch "Masters of the Air" Dinner will be 12
"Inferno" Webinar Webinar in the Eagle Grill
19
6/5 6:00 pm 7 8 9 10 11
Military Heritage Seafood Special
Mess Night
14 15 16 17 18
6/15 6:30 pm
David Nasca United States Army Seafood Special Defense
Book Forum 246th Birthday David Nasca Perspectives
Book Forum Lunch Series
6/18 11:45 am
Defense Perspectives
Lunch Series

6/20 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Father's Day Brunch

6/29 6:30 pm
Richard Camp
Book Forum

DINING CLOSURES

6/5 Main Dining Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Closed - Dinner in the CFhaathmepr'asgDnaeyBrunch Lobster Special

Eagle Grill Brunch New Member

6/12 Main Dining Room Orientation

Closed - Dinner in the

Eagle Grill. Daiquiri

Lounge closed from

4:15pm-6:15pm

6/19 Main Dining Room 27 28 29 30
Closed - Dinner in the CShuanmdapyagBnreunBcrhunch Fox Conner Society Seafood Special
Eagle Grill. Daiquiri
Lounge closed from Richard Camp
5:30pm-7:15pm Book Forum

Sunday Brunch

J U LY 2021

EVENTS SNAPSHOT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7/20 6:30 pm 1 2 3
Peter Baker and Susan
Glasser Book Dinner will be
in the Eagle Grill
7/27 6:00 pm
New Member
Orientation

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Seafood Special Wine Society
Independence Day
Club Closed,
Hotel Open

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Sunday Brunch Seafood Special

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

CShuanmdapyagBnruenBcrhunch Peter Baker and

NSueswanMGemlabsseer r
OBorioekntFaotirounm

25 26 27 28 29 30 31
CShuanmdapyagBnreunBcrhunch Seafood Special Fox Conner Society
New Member
Orientation

Sunday Brunch

The Army and Navy Club’s
Special Summertime Rates!

Special Summer Hotel Rates!

There's nothing like summertime in dc, and now
is the perfect opportunity to book your stay at

your home away from home!

Members and their guests can enjoy 25% off
our regular rates for the months of

June, July & August!
Book your stay with us today!

Complimentary “Grab and Go” breakfast
extended to all hotel guests.

To make your reservation,
contact our Front Desk at 202-628-8400.

CLUB MEMBER OF DISTINCTION // HISTORY VAULT

GENER A L JONATH A N WA IN W R IGHT, USA (1883-1953)

By Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.), Club Historian

On May 6, 1942, U.S. Army Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright, the Commander of Allied Forces in the Philippines,
sent the following message to the President of the United States, Franklin D Roosevelt:

“With broken heart and head bowed in sadness, but not in shame, I report to you that

today I must arrange terms for surrender of the fortified islands of Manila Bay. If you
agree, please say to the nation that I accomplished all that is humanly possible and that
we have upheld the best traditions of the Unites States Army. May God Bless and preserve
and guide you and the nation in the ultimate victory. With profound regret and continued

”pride in my gallant troops, I go meet the Japanese Commander. Goodbye, Mr. President.
General Wainwright, a 59-year-old professional soldier, took command of Allied
Forces in the Philippines in March 1942 after General Douglas MacArthur and his
staff were ordered to Australia. Almost 70,000 of Wainwright’s surrendering U.S.
and Philippine military were taken prisoner by the Japanese and forced to endure
“torture and appalling hardships in captivity.”

During Wainwright’s nearly three and a half very hard years of imprisonment, he
believed he would return to the United States in disgrace and face a court martial.
When he was freed by the OSS (forerunner of the CIA) from a prison camp in Manchuria, China in August 1945,
he was emaciated and weak from malnutrition. His first words to his rescuer were, “What do the people in the States
think of me?”

Reassured, but still skeptical, he was told he was considered a hero. He soon learned it was true. Within nine days
after his rescue he was present at the Japanese surrender on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and then flew to Manila
to accept the surrender of Japanese forces in the Philippines from General Tomoyuki Yamashita. (He celebrated after
this historical event by watching a Shirley Temple movie).

After returning to the States and to his family, he was celebrated everywhere he went. He was promoted to General
and President Truman awarded him the Medal of Honor. Subsequently, the Army assigned him to command the
Fourth Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He retired there when he reached the mandatory retirement age of 64.

Wainwright graduated from West Point in 1906, where he was known as “Skinny.” He was a
very proud First Captain of the Corps of Cadets before being commissioned a second lieutenant
of Cavalry. His father, Robert Wainwright, had also served as a lieutenant of Cavalry in the
Spanish–American War and, in tragic irony, was killed in action in the Philippines in 1902.
General Wainwright joined The Army and Navy Club in 1922 and remained a member until
his death in 1953.

Jonathan Wainwright, a magnificent American hero, is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

13 | JUNE 2021

LIBRARY TRUST // UPDATE LIBR A RY
TRUST
A Letter from the Library Trust Chairman
ART AND LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
MG John D. Altenburg, USA (Ret.)

Digitizing Our Library
We appreciate the many compliments for our Library Trust web-
site, Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org, which many of you have used
since we first launched it three years ago—May 2018. Even more
of you have taken advantage of its many capabilities, especially
the search function, since our virtual web tour and demonstration
last May. We continue to build our online collection, regularly add-
ing additional artworks and artifacts from throughout the Club, as
well as special collections, such as the Club Members in History—
TIME Magazine Cover Collection, the Roy Boehm archives, and es-
pecially the Civil War stereograph collection, donated to the Club
in the 1980s by Reginald W. Oakie.

The collections website was many years in development. First, we inventoried and appraised the Club collection in 2012.
In 2017, we brought on Ari Post as Director of Collections and retained Smithsonian consultants to database and digitize a
substantial portion of the collection. Finally, we constructed our unique collections website, which we have been continu-
ing to update and enhance ever since as members discover and seek more capability from the site. Our collections website
has been instrumental in building relationships with museums and other entities. But as you know, we are the “Library
Trust”—not merely the Library Trust art collection. We intended at the outset of this venture for our collections website to
one day include the Club’s Library. And at last, “one day” is near.

This month, we are pleased to introduce an online library catalog, EOS.
Web, which is accessible from both the Library Trust collections website
and the Library page of the Club website. Presently, the library online cata-
log includes only those books acquired since the arrival of our new Librar-
ian, Will Andersen, in 2019.
As we mentioned in last month's Dispatch, Club Librarian Will Andersen
has been hard at work during the past year forging a series of enhance-
ments to the Library. The tasks of culling the collection (weeding) and put-
ting the volumes in order by call number (shelf reading) were long over-
due. Books were selected for removal on the basis of condition, age, currency, and quality of information. Paperbacks were
also removed, as it was determined by the Library Trust Committee that the Club Library should have hardbound editions
whenever and wherever they are available.

Pulling off the dross strengthened the collection that remains, and created badly needed space on the shelves, which were
at the limit of capacity before Will initiated the project. The up-close, hands-on process also provided us with a critical un-
derstanding of the collection's strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge will guide us in our decisions about new acquisi-
tions and collection development of the collection going forward.

Library Acquisitions
The Library has for too long relied chiefly—or lately, entirely—on
donations-in-kind, along with the small flow of books from authors
speaking at Club events, to build its collection. Because these ad
hoc practices are insufficient, the Library Trust intends to imple-
ment a monthly acquisition plan. The plan will include new releas-
es, along with older titles as part of a larger collection-develop-
ment program to enhance our holdings and fill in the gaps in many
subject areas. Look for word of the Library's latest acquisitions in
The Bugle, the Club's weekly e-newsletter.

14 | THE DISPATCH

Online Library Catalog
In conjunction with the Library's offering of latest acquisitions this
month, we are pleased to introduce an online catalog, EOS.Web,
which is accessible from the Library page of the Club website. At
this stage, the catalog contains only those books acquired since
Will's arrival in 2019. Records for the Library's legacy collection (to
2019) for the time being remain available only through the old cata-
log database.
The old database, which is not online, but rather networked only
on the six computers in the Library itself, is rudimentary, as are the
bibliographic records it contains. The Library started in version 1.0
of the Inmagic database software in the 1980s, when the old card
catalog was put into digital format; we continue to use the latest
iteration of this software, which is outdated and inadequate.
The new online catalog will vastly increase access to the collection. Its functionality provides the ability to search by key-
word, perform more advanced searches, and browse by author, subject, and call number. It lets users know the location
and availability of books, and also gives members the ability to request them online. Again, keep an eye on The Bugle for
more instruction on the use of the new catalog, and news of more updates.

New Checkout System for Books
Implementation of the online catalog also brings certain changes to the manner of checking
out books. No longer will the Library use the circulation cards in the pockets at the back of
the books. Instead, we have introduced new circulation slips, which are found in holders on
the three large tables in the Library's main rooms. To check out a book, fill out a circulation
slip with your name and member number, the title and author of the book, and the date.
Retain the top copy and leave the bottom copy for Library use.
The new online catalog will help both members and the Librarian in the return of books by
sending automated notices by email—receipts when items are checked out, and reminders
to return books when they are coming due--or are overdue.
Like all libraries, the ANC Library has problems with missing books. Volumes are often taken
without being checked out, or are checked out and not returned. The Library Trust would
like to remind members that all circulating books must be checked out before they are re-
moved from the Library. The loan period is four weeks; simply contact the Library to renew.

Legacy Collection
For their bibliographic records to be in the online catalog, the legacy records must be in the standard format called MARC.
Since his arrival, Will has cataloged in MARC all the titles that the Library has acquired since his arrival, but the records in
the old database are not in this format. Thus, the legacy collection must be re-cataloged before it too can be available in
the online system.

Send Us Your Feedback!
None of this work would be possible without you, our Members and patrons, who ensure the future of our institution through
donations. As you know, The Army and Navy Club Library Trust is a registered nonprofit organization that operates inde-
pendently of Club funds. As such, our operating budget comes entirely from donor support and endowment. Philanthropic
support is critical to sustaining our efforts, as well as the integrity of the Club itself, since the Library Trust is the steward of
its library, history and artifacts. Everything we do is possible only thanks to your generosity.
You can donate directly on our website, Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org, through your monthly Club dues, or by contacting
John Altenburg, Library Trust Chairman, directly. If you have thoughts, ideas, critiques, or comments you’d like to share
with the Library Trust Committee, please email me: [email protected].

15 | JUNE 2021

THE DISPATCH
The Army and Navy Club
901 Seventeenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-2503

Frozen Cocktails

in the daiquiri lounge

Cool off this summer at the ANC! The Club will be
featuring a different frozen cocktail special each

Thursday throughout July!
Members will enjoy frozen favorites such as
the Baileys Mudslide, Sicilian Slush, Vodka and
Watermelon Cooler, and of course, a frozen version
of the ANC Daiquiri! Check the Online Club Calendar
for the entire list of featured cocktails and dates.
Stop by for Happy Hour from 3pm - 4pm to get these

cocktails at a reduced price!
Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be
made by calling the Front Desk at 202-628-8400 or

by emailing [email protected].