Personal Background
The Early Years
A politician, economist, business consultant, editor and author; these are just a few of the careers that Lyndon H. LaRouche has had in his life. Lyndon LaRouche was born on September 8, 1922 in Rochester NH to Lyndon Hermyle and Jessie LaRouche, he was the oldest of three children. Lyndon Sr. and Jessie both considered themselves orthodox Quakers, they instilled in their children the belief that they should never fight others no matter the circumstances; this lead to a difficult childhood for Lyndon Jr. He was a precocious child who was often teased by other children. Lyndon found solace in reading the works of Descartes, Leibniz and Kant who helped him rationalize his social isolation (King 1990). Visits to his grandparents provided Lyndon some relief from his rigid upbringing at home. His grandfather helped him form an early interest in biblical history. LaRouches parents were very secular in their beliefs, so much so that they were often at odds with fellow church members even accusing them of Bolshevism and embezzlement of religious funds. They wanted their son to share their religious beliefs.
Educational Experience
He was educated through the public school systems of Rochester New Hampshire and Lynn Massachusetts He enrolled at Northeastern University in Boston during the fall of 1940. He was an active student at the University from 1940-1942 when LaRouche joined a Quaker camp for conscientious objectors. During this time he was introduced to the writings of German political philosopher Karl Marx, whose work is the basis of communist theory (Gale 2002). From 1944-1946 LaRouche joined the Army Medical Corps as a non-combatant serving in medical units in Burma and India. He aga...
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...eople to act, not just talk in today’s politically difficult world. His leadership style and personality continues to attract people from around the world.
Conclusion
Today’s society is one in which unemployment is up and public opinion of our current leader’s is at an all time low, the American people are in need of a leader who will help turn around their viewpoints. Lyndon LaRouche’s message over the past 30 years has consistently been the same; the world is heading into a global, systematic, financial and monetary crisis unless his specific policy changes are made. As previously mentioned, LaRouche has an Autocratic Leadership Style. This style of leadership is valuable when initially organizing a team or work group. It has been a proven style for LaRouche, he has run for president during every election since 1976, this is not a feat that all could manage.
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