Michael UrtnowskiThe author has a bachelor's degree in History/Education and a master's degree in History/Political Science from CW Post College, Long Island University. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1974. Along with his study andresearch in American and Western history, he has spent more than forty years as an executive and consultant in the consulting engineering industry. He lives in Miller Place on Long Island with his wife, Valerie. Read More Read Less