What is Courage?

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  • Author(s): Mariano, Carmen
  • Source:
    Vital Speeches of the Day. 2/1/2006, Vol. 72 Issue 8, p247-249. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MARIANO, Carmen; SAILORS; MIDDLE school students; COURAGE
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED StatesReport Available
    • Abstract:
      The article presents a speech by Carmen Mariano, assistant superintendent at Quincy Public Schools, delivered to the Faculty of Central Middle School, Quincy, Massachusetts, December 13, 2005. She relates a story involving U.S. sailors in combat in the Middle East and fifth grade students, reflects on the courage of fifth grader Patrick White, and lessons learned from White's death.