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What kind of man becomes an important military officer? What kind of brave and heroic deeds does he have to do to win the confidence and recognition of a country's president? Perhaps he would be a man of great power and fighting ability? What kind of man can earn the love and respect of an entire nation that was full of people who wanted to fight each other? Perhaps he would be a man of great speaking ability, handsome, and well-educated?

Charles Young was an officer in the United States army for 33 years. Yes, he did work hard at school and graduated from West Point Military Academy. He became a great leader and was given special assignments by his leaders to countries where special skills were needed to promote peace.

But what qualified him for his greatness?