Talk:David A. Christian

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This informational page is a factual account of the veteran, David A. Christian and it is only a brief overview of this amazing patriot and deserves to be gold star rated.Serinwing 18:49, 4 July 2007 (UTC)serinwing[reply]

Further Avenues for Research/work needed

1. Google books: [1] Ignore Victor Six obviously, and don't confuse him with the history professor. Christian's work seems to have gotten covered in several books. Political Almanac and Politics in America should provide enough info for Senate campaign. Also he's mentioned a bit in Bias.

2. Google News: [2]

He seems to have generated coverage for a long time. With how acrimonious the 2 senate campaigns were, it's likely somebody went digging into his military record. Should be an easy way to verify the awards list.

3. Find VA and Congressional advisor documentation if possible.

4. Vietnam memorial involvement/speech

5. Worst case scenario "Boomer Gen" mentions him testifying before Congress with all medals. Maybe the congressman presenting him read highlights into Congressional Record?

Horrorshowj 03:13, 16 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I am responding to Horrorshowj and EarthPerson on your questions and on Mr. Christian's support for the Vietnam Memorial. Please contact Jan Scruggs (founder of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial at jimb@usdreams.com for his statement of David. Scruggs is quoted on the back of the book Victor Six saying "Dave Christian was a significant part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial effort in Washington. When the memorial came under attack, "Dave Christian" charged forward. The Nation and I will always be thankful for Dave's courage." David worked on veteran's affairs under the Carter Administration until his outspokeness got him fired. When David was offered the head of the VA under the Reagan administration, he turned it down because he would not be able to function freely to get the benefits for our veterans and he pursued other avenues to get those benefits and was successful. 1. I can forward to you the pages of the letter to President Reagan. 2. See "The Bulletin" of Philadelphia and you will note the coverage of turning down the job was on the front page above the fold in the 4th largest newspaper in the United States at the time. 3. See - New York Times, Jan. 25, 1979 above the fold FRONT PAGE. "Highly Decorated Veteran Ousted". 4. See - New York Times Archives. for example- NY Times Magazine 5. People Magazine - time frame 1980. 6. Fox News - I can forwarded you his ID credentials. 7. US Senate Credentials - I can forward these ID credentials, too. 8. Please Note - he received his commission at Officer Candidate School, Ft, Benning, GA. 9. He received the Combat Infantry Badge from serving with the Long Range Recon Patrol, Ist INf Div, Viet Nam.

Please feel free to verify, edit and add this information to his info page. Let me know if you want me to e-mail you the documents I have for verification and a nation of veterans will be thankful for your assistance. Serinwing 03:33, 17 July 2007 (UTC)serinwing[reply]