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Charles E. Jacobson Jr.
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Charles
E. Jacobson Jr.
"All the world's a stage,
And all the men are merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts"
William
Shakespeare
Entrance:
Born November 11,
1910, the first born of Charles E. Jacobson and Winifred Austin Osborne Crocker
in
Education: Public School: Elementary, Secondary, and High School
Trinity College, Hartford, CT 1931 B.S. (check out
Cornell
Medical College, New York, NY 1935
M.D. (The Hippocratic Oath)
University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MI 1943
M.S.
Academic Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha
Omega Alpha
Sigma
Xi
Community Services:
President
of Lutz Junior Museum
Founder of Manchester Memorial Tree Program
Chairman of Manchester Beautification Committee
Charter Member of Manchester Land Conservation Trust, Inc.
Member of Board of Trustees, Manchester Choral and Symphony Society
Member of Manchester Drug Advisory Council
Member of Drug Abuse Education Committee of Connecticut State Medical
Association
Member of Governor's Workshop on Air & Water Pollution
Certificate of Appreciation, CT State Dept. of Health (Fluoridation)
Chairman, Manchester United Fund (3 years)
Board of Directors, Manchester Chamber of Commerce (2 terms)
Manchester Chamber of Commerce Web Page
Hobbies:
Tennis
(Formerly Active, Currently Academic)
Skiing (
Chalet at Magic Mountain,
Vermont)
Hunting (Formerly - Wildfowl @
Archaeology (Mayan & Incan)
Travel (skip
to my travel page)
International Affairs
Apple Computer User Groups
Over the years I have been interested in many organizations for the promotion of peace, each working for peace in unique ways. Please follow the above link to a page I have created describing some of my favorite peace associations.
Other Interests, Accomplishments, or Concerns:
Read
A Strange
Malady, a poem I wrote in 1981
Read a letter I wrote upon the death of Dr. Amos E. Friend
Read my words at the Memorial Service for Ruth Friend
Read some reflections I have on the aging process, and my aging in
particular, as I pass 90 years old.
See
pictures of my family's Christmas 2001 trip to Cancun,
Exit:
At my demise, it is
my wish that my remains be cremated and that my ashes be strewn upon the graves
of my mother and father.
As the "Bard" has said we all make our entrances and exits, and it is my hope that at my death not much will be made of it. It is as natural to die as to be born. I hope these final words, my requiem, might be the only words uttered at my passing. Any other words would be unnecessary.
Major
Interests and Concerns
International and Domestic Affairs:
World Federalists Association - I have been an ardent
World Federalist for over 40 years and have always believed that there is an
alternative to war if only society can be made to accept the Rule of Law.
Though we like to believe that as Homo Sapiens we can use reason to settle our
differences we are nonetheless animals and have only 6000 years of cultural
evolution. As animals we fight when cornered and warfare has been Man's chief
occupation since the dawn of civilization. We have gone from clans, to tribes,
to cities, to city states and to nations and the only way we have been able to
live among ourselves in these units is through the instrument of Government. I
have accepted the thesis that there is no peace without justice, no justice
without law, and no law without government.
The World Federalist Movement, another world federalism
organization, is headquartered in the U.N. at 277 U.N. Plaza,
Aside from the work of the WFA and WFM, an international
effort to spread the gospel of world federalism is being conducted by the
Parliamentarians for Global Action. This is an organization of members of the
parliaments of many nations and they are usually effective speakers on behalf
of the subject of world peace. They can exert considerable force in their
respective countries. To be better acquainted with them, meet them at http://www.pgaction.org.
My own thoughts about world federalism are well expressed both
in a letter that I sent to the
editor of the Hartford Courant some time ago, and in a speech that I
gave at a meeting of the Boca Raton,
Florida chapter of Torch International, of which I have been a member for several
years. Also note my
activity in the halls of Congress
advocating that we pay our U.N. dues, and view a picture
taken of me with Robert Muller, deputy secretary of the United Nations for 30 years,
as well as a
picture of me with Glenn Olds,
chairman of the board of the United World Federalists, and "Ike"
Leighty, of the UWF and DOCA. Lastly, read a mock Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech written by my granddaughter, Ellen Jacobson, to
promote world federalism.
Planetary Citizenship - In 1977 I became a planetary citizen along with
thousands of other concerned citizens. As such I was given a card indicating my
membership and a passport issued by the Planetary Citizenship Registry of the
World Association of World Federalists. Our pledge is noted on the back of my
card. My passport, which contains a copy of Article XII of the charter of the
U.N., has been recognized and stamped in
United
Nations - Ever since the United Nations was formed in 1945 I have
supported this organization, but with the passage of time it has become
increasingly evident that it's structure is inadequate to perform the many
complicated tasks assigned to it. A limited world authority or supernational
organization is necessary to do the job. In the meantime the U.N. is all that
we have and it is imperative that we support and encourage it!
The General Assembly with one nation one vote is ridiculous
and the Security Council without
United
States Institute of Peace - For many years I have believed, along with many
others, that we should have an
World Affairs Council (of Hartford) - World
Affairs Council of Hartford was founded in 1924 and was originally called the
Foreign Policy Association. It's primary purpose was to bring to the citizens
of
World Affairs Council (of Florida) - The World Affairs Council of Florida is similar in purpose to that of the WAC of Harford. I have posted the organization's brochure from the 2003-2004 year to give an idea of the types of lectures it organizes.
A.F.I.O (Association
of Former Intelligence Officers) - To assure the security of our country a well
developed and sophisticated Intelligence Agency is imperative. In this regard
the
There is a very fine way for the average American to keep
abreast of the state of our Intelligence. By joining AFIO, one can be provided
with weekly notes on the state of our intelligence efforts. A magazine is also
published, and meetings are held. One does not need to be a retired officer as
the organization welcomes the support of every interested American. The dues
are nominal and the information for joining the organization can be procured by
accessing their web site.
Partners
of the Americas - Having traveled extensively in Central America and
D.O.C.A. (Defense Orientation Conference Association) - I have created my own small page about DOCA, to supplement the organization's own website. Please also view a picture of me with DOCA at the airforce academy chapel in 1999. Lastly, read an article by Mark Shields about the importance of a healthy relationship between civilians and the military in a strong democracy. Maintaining and improving this relationship is one of the main purposes of DOCA.
Negative World Opinion of the U.S. - The rest of the world holds a generally negative opinion of the United States, and it has several good reasons for doing so, which I explain here.
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - A very reasonable proposed solution to the territorial problem of
The Drug Problem: Marijuana - I believe that we should legalize marijuana in the
Taxes - Glance at an short article
about
The Right to Work vs. Coercive Unionism - I have written a few paragraphs presenting my views about both the positive and negative effects of unions on workers' rights.
Fluoridation – In the mid-1960s I was involved with efforts to mandate public water fluoridation in
Letters to the Editor - Like most Americans who have grown up to love and respect our country I have found myself engaged and engrossed by it's political system and its processes. Since newspapers are an avenue of political expression I have resorted to Letters To The Editor to express my opinions and views on many subjects, some of which I have gathered together for my family to view, if interested. Many were controversial, some still are, and some are obviously dated or maybe moot. Hopefully they will be interesting and serve as a legacy of involvement.
Intellectual Interests:
Torch Club International - I joined
the torch club of
The World's great religions vs. Humanism - Please read copies of some articles I wrote in 1975, as well as my endorsement of a secular humanistic creed to replace religious mantras. I have also composed a page presenting and discussing several oaths, creeds, and commandments which have been spoken and observed by different groups throughout history. Lastly, here are some brief thoughts on Religion, War, and Taxation.
Archaeology - Archaeology provides a window into the past and has always interested me. This interest was magnified greatly after my trips as a ship surgeon which opened up the Inca world to me, and later the Mayan civilization. Please read a page I have composed detailing my impression of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during my last visit. Also, I have found a very comprehensive website on archaeology at http://www.archaeology.org.
Genetic Engineering - I have created a small page on genetic engineering which includes my views and a few articles I have found especially relevant.
Historical Research - I have been interested in history and historical research my whole life.
The
Wyllys Copper Mine: Early in my life
in
The Pitkin Glass Works: William E. Buckley of
Thoughts - I have recently begun this page to list thoughts I have from time to time.
Other Interests:
Travel - visit my travel
page - Pat and I have traveled a great deal and on many
occasions I have written a DAD-O-GRAM to our children so that they could have
some idea of the places we have visited. Each was addressed to Dear
CHA_WEL_DOR_SUE, the first three letters of our four children and the name of
our chalet in
Charitable Giving - Before one contributes to an unknown or unfamiliar charitable organization, one should access the NCIB, or National Charities Information Bureau, at http://www.give.org. They will provide information on the administrative costs of each organization, and the amount of money the charitable group actually receives.
Memorial Tree Program - I created this in the 1960s to beautify the town of
Thanksgiving Road Race Blood Bank
Collection - I have put together some information about the Manchester Road Race and the blood drive
associated with it. I have run the Thanksgiving blood drive in
Computers - I use and support the Apple Macintosh. Please stop by Apple, Macworld, MacCentral, MacUser, Mac Home Journal, and MacAddict.
Current Passion: The Teaching Company - The teaching Company provides audio and visual tapes on a great variety of subjects and their quality is unsurpassed. The courses are taught by the most eminent professors at our American colleges and universities.
Goobers - These aren't actually a major interest of mine, but I have posted the image of a postcard I found which briefly illustrates the growth of the peanut plant, a major crop in the south.
Family - Meet me and my family, along with a friend, at Christmas 1998. Also, view a picture of me and my wife at our 25th anniversary.
And I thought I would end with a little humor.
Please
visit my cartoon page.
Thanks
for stopping by.
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