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Free Lecture at Champaign Aviation Museum

Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 11:00am:

The Spanish-American War

Presented by Robert Mergel, P.E., P.S. (Ret.) and Major Edward Sachs, USAF Reserve



This presentation explores the Causes, Nations, Leadership, Preparedness, Weaponry, Major Engagements, and Conclusion of the Spanish American War.  Professor Emeritus Robert Mergel and Major Edward Sachs portray Lt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Leonard Wood of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry in period uniform.  The presentation includes an MS PowerPoint media depiction of the Administration of Spain and the United States prior to hostilities, the sinking of the US Battleship Maine, preparedness and mobilization of the warring nations, the army and naval commanders and forces, and a description of the major engagements and the terms of the Peace Agreement.  Interspersed with the MS PowerPoint presentation is a display of the weaponry and accoutrements of the combatants. This presentation held during the week of President's Day is significant, as it was the Spanish American War that ultimately propelled Roosevelt into the White House. 


About our Speaker: In 2012 Robert (Bob) Mergel retired from Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio

and was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus.  Upon retirement he held the position as professor and coordinator of Civil Engineering Technology. In 2018 he retired as a senior lecturer at the Ohio State University College of Engineering teaching undergraduate civil engineering and surveying courses.  In 2019 Bob retired his registration as a Professional Surveyor and a Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Ohio State University (1972), Master of Education Degree from the Ohio University (1990) and a Master of Science Degree in Geodetic Science and Surveying from the Ohio State University (2002).

 



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1652 N. Main St., Urbana, OH 43078

937-652-4710


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