New Book Chronicles Legacy of Tulsa Native, R. James Woolsey: A Visionary Leader in National Security, Intelligence and Energy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – September 18, 2024 – The newly released book, Guarding the Future: The Life of R. James Woolsey, provides an in-depth look at the life and career of one of our country's most influential figures in national intelligence, energy policy and cyber security.
The book chronicles Woolsey's advisement of four American presidents — Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton — during his pivotal roles as the nation’s Director of Central Intelligence, arms control negotiator, and Under Secretary of the Navy. Woolsey's extensive resume also includes time working as a professional lawyer, venture capitalist, investor in the private sector, and serving on countless boards, committees, and think tanks. Now Woolsey is and author and a highly sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics, from fossil fuels and terrorism, to cyber security and intelligence.
"Oklahoma authors Bob Burke and Barry Epperson, through extensive research and interview, have captured the story of one of our nation's most intriguing public servants," says Gini Moore Campbell, vice president at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. "The career of Tulsa native R. James Woolsey was launched during a fight for equal rights for a fellow students while at Stanford. Woolsey has been fighting for and protecting his fellow citizens ever since."
The compelling narrative captures Woolsey's unwavering commitment to protecting America's future national security and a creating a prosperous future for all nations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the U.S.'s national security, the energy industry, and the current state of cyber security.
Published by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Guarding the Future: The Life of R. James Woolsey is available for purchase at Scissortail Gifts in-person and online at www.scissortailgifts.com.
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