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Always Do the Right Thing
A compelling biography of a devout Quaker who became a sheriff, Always Do the Right Thing explores what happens when one man must reconcile his faith with his profession.
E. Frank Outland was raised to believe that all men were equal in the eyes of God and no man should bear arms against another. But when he decided to enlist during the Great Depression to secure a roof over his head, he was assigned to the US Marines and shore patrol duty, where he was expected to enforce military law and order.
Later, he moved into a civilian role as sheriff during the Jim Crow era. Outland’s motto of “always do the right thing” would guide him through the next forty-four years and some of the most turbulent times in American history.
More than a tale about what happens when a Quaker joins the military, Outland’s story follows an unlikely hero whose faith and strong character influenced his work for justice.
E. Frank Outland was raised to believe that all men were equal in the eyes of God and no man should bear arms against another. But when he decided to enlist during the Great Depression to secure a roof over his head, he was assigned to the US Marines and shore patrol duty, where he was expected to enforce military law and order.
Later, he moved into a civilian role as sheriff during the Jim Crow era. Outland’s motto of “always do the right thing” would guide him through the next forty-four years and some of the most turbulent times in American history.
More than a tale about what happens when a Quaker joins the military, Outland’s story follows an unlikely hero whose faith and strong character influenced his work for justice.
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Published July 22, 2021
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