Richard H. OwensRichard H. Owens, Ph.D., is Professor of History at West Liberty State College, where he also served as President from 2001-2005. He is a former U.S. Navy officer and has taught U.S. history and foreign policy since 1973, held many civic and poliical offices, served as president of Heidelberg College (1996-2001) and served on the Board of Trustees at Columbus State College in Ohio (2007- Present). Dr. Owens is the author of several books and articles, including historical novels: Knightime (2006) and Conspiracy of Terror (2001), and historical monographs: Vigilance and Virtue: A Biography of General and Ambassador Horace Porter (2002) and Peaceful Warrior: Horace Porter and United States Foreign Relations (1990). Read More Read Less