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| | Montel Williams ’80 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) |
 | | Montel Williams began his professional career in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974, when he enlisted after graduating high school in his hometown of Baltimore, MD. After six months, he was meritoriously promoted twice and in 1975, was selected to attend the Naval Academy Prep School, and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1980. |
 | | Williams is the author of the New York Times bestseller Mountain, Get Out Of My Way, an autobiographical/motivational book which discusses his version of the Three Rs: "Respect, Restraint and Responsibility." In the book, Williams discusses such topics as racism, affirmative action, mentoring and the importance of family. |
 | | Montel Williams was recognized in 1988 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with a Special Services Award, joining past recipients Ronald and Nancy Reagan and George and Barbara Bush. |
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