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  Clark, Wesley
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NameWesley Clark
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Born December 23, 1944 (79 years)
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Dec 23, 2018 09:48pm
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InfoGeneral Wesley Clark

Wesley Clark was born on December 23rd, 1944 in Chicago. His father Benjamin Kanne, a Russian-Jewish first generation American, lawyer and Democratic Party politician, died when Wesley was five years old. His mother, Veneta Updegraff Kanne Clark, a Southern Baptist of Irish, Scottish, and Dutch descent originally from Arkansas, moved the family back to Little Rock where she remarried a former banker, Victor Clark. Wesley was raised as a Baptist (he converted to Catholicism during Vietnam), and attended the local public schools. Influential in his youth was Jimmy Miller, a WW II veteran who coached swimming at the Boys Club. Wesley Clark became married to the former Gertrude Kingston of Brooklyn, New York, during Vietnam, and converted to Catholicism.

Clark is a 1966 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where he graduated first in his class. After a brief stint in New York City working in the national poverty program, Clark was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University from August of 1966 until 1968, studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

After receiving a master's degree, Clark left Oxford to fight in Vietnam. The Vietnam War, a watershed experience for most American males coming of age in the 1960s, was the greatest influence of his youth. As an infantryman in command of a mechanized infantry company, Wes Clark saw combat in Vietnam and was shot four times (in the leg, hip, hand, and shoulder) in action, while fighting against the Viet Cong. During his Vietnam service, Clark received the Purple Heart and a Silver Star for his heroism in leading his company out of harm's way after being grievously wounded. He spent many months recovering from his injuries in a stateside hospital, where he had to teach himself how to walk again in order to keep from being discharged from the army.

After graduating from the National War College, Command and General Staff College, Armor Officer Advanced and Basic Courses, and (Special Operations) Ranger and Airborne schools, Clark was a White House Fellow in 1975-1976 in the Ford Administration, serving as a Special Assistant to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He has also served as an instructor and later Assistant Professor of Social Science at the United States Military Academy. Including his service in Vietnam, Wesley Clark has served the United States throughout the last three decades. Among his military decorations are the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (three awards), Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (four awards), Bronze Star Medal (two awards), Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), and the Army Commendation Medal (two awards).

In April of 1994 until June of 1996, Clark became the J5, Director of the Pentagon's Strategic Plans and Policy operation, where Clark responsible for world-wide politico-military affairs and U.S. military strategic planning. He also at this time led the military negotiations for the Bosnian Peace Accords at Dayton. From June 1996 until July 1997, General Clark served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Southern Command, Panama, where he commanded all U.S. forces and was responsible for the direction of most U.S. military activities and interests in Latin America and the Caribbean. From July 1997, until his retirement in June of 2000, General Clark was the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, serving then also as the Commander-in-Chief for the United States European Command. He presided over the American/NATO force that successfully dislodged Slobodan Milosevic from Kosovo.

A lifelong Independent until September of 2003, Clark maintained non partisanship during that time, leaning Republican from an early age until 1990, when he began to lean Democratic (while remaining Independent). Clark voted for President Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996. In 2000, Clark voted with the Democratic Party in Arkansas, casting his ballot for Vice President Al Gore. After his retirement from the military, Clark was heavily lobbied by both parties in Arkansas, attending fundraisers and events for both Democrats and Republicans and offering praise for certain members of each party as he was being courted to run for office. He is the author of Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo and the Future of Combat (2001, 2002), detailing diplomacy backed by force that was used to press back the Yugoslav troops from attacking the Albanians in the Kosovo province. Since June of 2000, Clark has worked for Little Rock-based Stephens Group Inc. as a corporate consultant to help develop emerging-technology companies. General Clark also serves as distinguished senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a director of the Atlantic Council and a board member of the International Crisis Group. He is set to release his new book, Winning Modern War: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the American Empire in late 2003.

A native of Little Rock, Ark., Wesley Clark and his wife Gertrude now reside in their hometown again. Their son, Wesley Jr., also served in the military, and is a screenwriter in Los Angeles. Currently a commentator and military analyst for CNN, Clark likes to swim every morning wherever his busy travel schedulers can locate a pool. Plain, freshly made popcorn is one of his preferred snacks; his favorite artists include Buddy Holly and, he fondly recalls Folk music from Peter, Paul & Mary, Trini Lopez, and Bob Dylan.

He announced his intention to seek the Democratic Presidential nomination in September of 2003.

After a victory in the Oklahoma primary, Clark drew a disappointing 3rd place in both Virginia and Tennessee, ending his campaign on February 11th, 2004. In 2004 Clark established WesPAC, his political action committee to advocate for domestic and international issues.

"I grew up in an armed forces that treated everyone as a valued member of the team. Everyone got healthcare, and the army cared about the education of everyone's family members. It wasn't the attitude that you find in some places, where people are fending for themselves and the safety net doesn't work."

"I'm going to be wondering whether he would have done it," Clark said in an interview late last week. "I'm going to wonder whether George Bush, had he been president at the time, would have wanted to stop the great wrong that was occurring." Clark was referring, of course, to the "ethnic cleansing" that the Serbians inflicted on the Muslims of Kosovo." [Link]

- July 2001

"In The United States, for example, the Republican Party developed several mutually inconsistent critiques: first, that there should be no U.S. involvement [In The Balkans]; then, if there was, that the air campaign wouldn't work and that a ground operation would be required"

-Waging Modern War, page 428, early 2001

"Clark had several chats last year with Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Ron Oliver about the possibility of taking on Huckabee for the governorship. "It was 2001 when his name started popping up," says Michael Cook, the party's executive director in Arkansas. "He and Ron had a series of discussions." Clark took a pass, obviously; but equally obviously, he had caught the bug." [Link]

"It was only days after the 11 September terrorist attacks when an Arkansas Republican leader phoned the General and asked him to join them. With a war brewing, the Democrats, holed by their old 'national security' weakness, would be finished for a generation, the Republican insisted. Clark (who has not always been the committed Democrat he must now appear) refused." [Link]

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Winning Modern Wars: Iraq, Terrorism, and the American Empire  Purchase ArmyDem 
Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Future of Combat  Purchase ArmyDem 

EVENTS
Start Date End Date Type Title Contributor

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jan 18, 2010 04:00pm Blog Entry Wes Clark for Congress?  Article DFWDem 
Jun 29, 2008 10:00pm Scandal Clark hits McCain's military credentials  Article karin1492 
Feb 02, 2007 12:00pm News General Salutes 'Clinton-Clark' Ticket  Article ArmyDem 
Nov 29, 2006 03:00pm Strategy [Wesley] Clark Wants to Avoid Late Campaign Start  Article Patrick 
Sep 14, 2006 04:00pm News Clark helps Dems to hang tough on national security  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 10, 2006 05:00pm Op-Ed by Candidate A Judgment on Iraq  Article RP 
Dec 06, 2005 02:00pm Op-Ed by Candidate The Next Iraq Offensive  Article RP 
Oct 11, 2005 07:00pm Blog Entry [Gen Wes] Clark strikes a Southern chord  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 25, 2005 01:00pm News Wes Clark Sways Some on Iraq Strategy  Article COSDem 
Aug 09, 2005 02:00pm News [Gen Wesley] Clark replenishing political fund  Article ArmyDem 
Mar 16, 2005 02:00am News Clark Plans to Stay at Forefront of Debate  Article 411 Name Removed 
Feb 19, 2004 12:00am Opinion A Campaign to Remember  Article ArmyDem 
Feb 16, 2004 12:00am General Clark Uses E-Mail List to Promote Chandler, Other House Candidates  Not Available Texas Democrat 06 
Feb 15, 2004 12:00am Opinion Rob Zaleski: Secretary of State Clark?  Article ArmyDem 
Feb 10, 2004 12:00am News Clark Drops Out of Presidential Race  Article Servo 
Feb 06, 2004 12:00am News Kosovo refugee reunites with man 'who brought peace'  Article ArmyDem 
Feb 01, 2004 12:00am General Clark Stresses His Military Credentials  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 27, 2004 12:00am Profile General Malaise  Article None Entered 
Jan 26, 2004 12:00am News CLARK CONCEDES HIS IOWA/N.H. GAMBIT ISN'T WORKING.  Article Mr. Techno 
Jan 25, 2004 12:00am News Kerry increases lead: Clark, Dean, and Edwards tied for 2nd Place  Article New York Democrat 
Jan 25, 2004 12:00am Analysis The General: Did Clark Fail to Salute?  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 24, 2004 12:00am News Clark Express Is Losing Speed  Article New York Democrat 
Jan 23, 2004 12:00am News Clark: GOP agenda at play in New Hampshire debate  Article Eddie 
Jan 23, 2004 12:00am News Butterworth joins Clark campaign as legal adviser  Article Eddie 
Jan 22, 2004 12:00am News GOP chair claims Clark supported war; transcripts show otherwise  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 22, 2004 12:00am News Clark Backs Abortion Rights With Restrictions  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 21, 2004 12:00am Commentary For once, press acts as it should  Article Blue Wizzrobe 
Jan 21, 2004 12:00am News Campaign Stop Comments May Embarrass Clark  Article Gerald Farinas 
Jan 21, 2004 12:00am Analysis Clark Is No Ike  Article FreedomDemocrat 
Jan 21, 2004 12:00am Endorsement Wesley Clark to get nod from David Dinkins  Article DFWDem 
Jan 20, 2004 12:00am Commentary Four-Star Staying Power?  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 19, 2004 12:00am News Clark Hires Former McCain Adviser  Article Gerald Farinas 
Jan 18, 2004 12:00am News Wesley Clark Lobbied Bush Administration for Contract for Arkansas Firm to Get Security Work  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 18, 2004 12:00am News Thousands cheer Clark at Pembroke rally  Article Eddie 
Jan 17, 2004 12:00am Endorsement Michael Moore Endorses General Clark  Article Gerald Farinas 
Jan 16, 2004 12:00am News Clark: Congress Should Probe Whether Bush Committed Crime  Article Eddie 
Jan 16, 2004 12:00am News Clark testimony to Congress contradicts antiwar position  Article Wabash 
Jan 16, 2004 12:00am Commentary Clark's Comments on the War are Consistent.  Not Available Blue Wizzrobe 
Jan 15, 2004 12:00am News Clark seeks to keep tech jobs in the U.S.  Article Servo 
Jan 15, 2004 12:00am News Clark's Remarks Draw Closer Scrutiny  Article Gerald Farinas 
Jan 14, 2004 12:00am News Ex-[AR] senators [Bumpers, Pryor] to join Clark campaign  Article DFWDem 
Jan 14, 2004 12:00am Perspective The Democrats' Idea Of A General  Article None Entered 
Jan 14, 2004 12:00am Press Release Representative Sanford Bishop Endorses Wesley Clark  Article New York Democrat 
Jan 12, 2004 12:00am News Tape Shows General Clark Linking Iraq and Al Qaeda  Article Patrick Squarepants 
Jan 11, 2004 12:00am News Clark Says O'Neill Book Vindicates Him  Article Eddie 
Jan 11, 2004 12:00am Press Release Ortiz Endorses Clark For President; Clark Thanks South Texans For Support  Article New York Democrat 
Jan 09, 2004 12:00am Commentary Journalism’s standards, Clark’s standards, hope for the future — and more  Article Eddie 
Jan 09, 2004 12:00am News Wesley Clark Calls 9-11 Assertions 'Lies'  Article New York Democrat 
Jan 08, 2004 12:00am News Clark closes in on Dean's lead as many consider switching votes  Article New York Democrat 
Jan 08, 2004 12:00am Press Release Endorsements Show Clark's Strength In The South  Article New York Democrat 
Jan 08, 2004 12:00am Endorsement A Letter from Madonna: Support Clark  Article Gerald Farinas 
Jan 08, 2004 12:00am News Clark: Abortion decision is the mom's alone  Article Eddie 
Jan 07, 2004 12:00am Commentary General Electric: Why is Wesley Clark so excited? He's being attacked by Howard Dean.  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 07, 2004 12:00am Commentary The Second-Place Candidate: Wesley Clark plants his flag in New Hampshire.  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 07, 2004 12:00am Opinion Software Professionals Love Wesley Clark  Article Servo 
Jan 05, 2004 12:00am Humor Hillary Clinton Accused of Endangering Wesley Clark  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 05, 2004 12:00am Statement [Wesley Clark's] Families First Tax Reform Plan  Article Servo 
Jan 04, 2004 12:00am News Clark says he won't be vice presidential nominee  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 04, 2004 12:00am Analysis The General's New Stripes: He had a rough entry. But Wes Clark is a quick study. A rookie finds his stride  Article ArmyDem 
Jan 02, 2004 12:00am Commentary A commentary on Wesley Clark's record in Kosovo.  Article Not in Public Domain 
Jan 02, 2004 12:00am Press Release Clark To Bush: "Don't Do It": Outrage At Rollback Of Vet Benefits  Article Servo 
Dec 30, 2003 12:00am Endorsement Clark announces endorsement from Native American Times  Article ArmyDem 
Dec 21, 2003 12:00am General Refugees from Kosovo rooting for Wesley Clark for president  Article ArmyDem 
Dec 19, 2003 12:00am Amusing Canadians for Wesley Clark  Article None Entered 
Dec 17, 2003 12:00am General Clark's Role in Kosovo Exemplifies His Traits  Article Ced 
Dec 17, 2003 12:00am News Capture doesn't sway Clark  Article Ced 
Dec 17, 2003 12:00am News Gen. Clark on Milosevic Trial  Article User 13 
Dec 15, 2003 12:00am News Clark testifies at Milosevic trial  Article Eric 
Dec 12, 2003 12:00am General Clark's fast political learning curve  Article Ced 
Dec 11, 2003 12:00am News Honchos of Harlem Say Yes to Wes  Article New York Democrat 
Dec 07, 2003 12:00am Commentary The Little Spark in Clark, The General's Campaign is Finally Coming to Life  Article DFWDem 
Dec 07, 2003 12:00am News Clark seeks to improve standing on domestic issues  Article Eddie 
Nov 30, 2003 12:00am News General Enlists Hollywood to Ignite Campaign  Article Eddie 
Nov 28, 2003 12:00am General Clark Post During Waco Gets New Attention  Article ArmyDem 
Nov 28, 2003 12:00am News Wesley Clark, Tapping Clinton Supporters, Surges in Fundraising  Article ArmyDem 
Nov 18, 2003 12:00am General The General Stumbles  Article Ced 
Nov 16, 2003 12:00am Profile Boy from Little Rock chooses military path  Article ArmyDem 
Nov 15, 2003 12:00am General Military Muscle Center Stage in Clark Ads  Article ArmyDem 
Nov 14, 2003 12:00am News Wesley Clark Will Accept Public Financing  Article Ced 
Nov 12, 2003 12:00am News Clark Outlines Plan for Capturing Osama Bin Laden  Article User 13 
Nov 12, 2003 12:00am News Clark, Edwards Clash Over Adviser  Article Ced 
Nov 11, 2003 12:00am News Clark Favors Flag-Burning Amendment  Article Eddie 
Nov 11, 2003 12:00am General S.C. veterans watch Clark's candidacy  Article ArmyDem 
Nov 11, 2003 12:00am Commentary At War With Himself  Article Tony82 
Nov 09, 2003 12:00am News Clark's Joke  Article Eddie 
Nov 06, 2003 12:00am News Clark outlines his strategy for winning the war, exiting Iraq  Article DFWDem 
Nov 04, 2003 12:00am General Clark to Hold Internet-style Fireside Chats  Article ArmyDem 
Oct 30, 2003 12:00am Press Release Clark Calls on Bush to Help Unemployed Before Giving Big Tax Breaks to Business  Article Servo 
Oct 30, 2003 12:00am News Clark Contradictions Raise Questions  Article Wabash 
Oct 30, 2003 12:00am General Clark fierce in denouncing Bush  Article Ced 
Oct 29, 2003 12:00am News Clark Rips Bush for 9-11 Intel Failures  Article Ced 
Oct 29, 2003 12:00am Commentary Decline of the Wes - Clark's hypocritical obstructionism on Iraq  Article Eddie 
Oct 25, 2003 12:00am News Swett: Clark Knew Facts of Iraq Resolution  Article Ced 
Oct 22, 2003 12:00am Analysis Red State Army: We all know about "Reagan Democrats." But 20 years later, there may finally be a counterweight. Could "Clark Republicans" decide 2004?  Article ArmyDem 
Oct 21, 2003 12:00am Amusing Clark aide said 4th a good finish in NH  Article PragCon 3.0 
Oct 18, 2003 12:00am Profile For General, Salutes or Hoots  Article ArmyDem 
Oct 16, 2003 12:00am News Clark's Campaign Releases Glowing Accounts of His Military Career  Article Ced 
Oct 14, 2003 12:00am General Ex-Military Leaders Speak of Clark Flaws  Article Ced 
Oct 14, 2003 12:00am News Clark says he would create civilian reserve  Article ArmyDem 
Oct 13, 2003 12:00am General Putting the Ark. in Clark  Article ArmyDem 
Oct 13, 2003 12:00am Analysis Wesley Clark's fledgling campaign hits its stride  Article ArmyDem 
Oct 09, 2003 12:00am Analysis Latecomer Clark has unusual strategy  Article Ced 
Oct 08, 2003 12:00am Opinion An Open Letter to the Clark Movement  Article FreedomDemocrat 
Oct 08, 2003 12:00am News Clark May Have Broken Law in Paid Speeches  Article Tony82 
Oct 07, 2003 12:00am News Wesley Clark's Campaign Manager Quits  Article RP 
Oct 05, 2003 12:00am News Clark Banks 3.5 million IN TWO WEEKS  Article Stephen Yellin 
Oct 02, 2003 12:00am General Clark's Party Views Typical in Arkansas  Article DFWDem 
Sep 30, 2003 12:00am General Clark Looks for Endorsements on Capitol Hill  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 27, 2003 12:00am News Clark worked for personal data firm  Article FreedomDemocrat 
Sep 26, 2003 12:00am News Lieberman Slams Clark Following Debate  Article Eddie 
Sep 25, 2003 12:00am News GENERAL CLARK PRAISED CONDI, POWELL, RUMSFELD AND BUSH: 'WE NEED THEM THERE'  Article *crickets chirp* 
Sep 25, 2003 12:00am Commentary Fan Friction - Hell hath no fury like a Draft Clark enthusiast spurned.  Article Eddie 
Sep 24, 2003 12:00am General Gen. Shelton shocks Celebrity Forum, says he won't support Clark for president  Article DFWDem 
Sep 23, 2003 12:00am Analysis CNBC debate: Do or die for Clark?  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 23, 2003 12:00am Commentary Reporting for duty: Wesley Clark  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 23, 2003 12:00am News The Clark Critique  Article Servo 
Sep 22, 2003 12:00am General Campaign 2004: Clark’s Charge  Article Ced 
Sep 20, 2003 12:00am Poll Clark’s Fast Start  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 19, 2003 12:00am News Clark 'Probably' Would Have Backed War  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 19, 2003 12:00am General Gay rights group embraces Clark  Article Ced 
Sep 19, 2003 12:00am News Clark to participate in debate  Article Ced 
Sep 18, 2003 12:00am News Democrats Say Clark Improves Party Image  Article karin1492 
Sep 18, 2003 12:00am Commentary Wesley Clark: The New Anti-War Candidate?  Article FreedomDemocrat 
Sep 18, 2003 12:00am Analysis For General's Rivals, Varying Cause to Worry  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 17, 2003 12:00am News Flashback: Brit General stops Wes Clark 'from starting WWIII'  Article Tony82 
Sep 17, 2003 12:00am Analysis A Fast Climber Who Has Made Some Enemies  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 17, 2003 12:00am News Clark enters presidential race: Former NATO commander joins Democratic field  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 17, 2003 12:00am News Clark enters White House race  Article User 13 
Sep 17, 2003 12:00am Commentary So You Want to be President . . .  Article FreedomDemocrat 
Sep 16, 2003 12:00am News Ex-Gen. Wesley Clark to Seek White House  Article Ced 
Sep 15, 2003 12:00am General Clark rallies partisan troops  Article Ced 
Sep 11, 2003 12:00am News Clark Set to Enter 2004 Presidential Race  Article DFWDem 
Sep 08, 2003 12:00am News Democrats Nervously Eye Wesley Clark  Article DFWDem 
Sep 08, 2003 12:00am News General Wesley Clark Broadcasting Special Message Tonight to Grassroots Volunteers Across Country  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 03, 2003 12:00am News Retired Gen. Clark Says He's a Democrat  Article CA Pol Junkie 
Sep 01, 2003 12:00am Analysis Clark’s path similar to another Arkansan who ran for president  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 28, 2003 12:00am General General Is Said to Want to Join '04 Race  Article Ced 
Aug 26, 2003 12:00am Endorsement Wisconsin Rep. Dave Travis Endorses General Wesley Clark; Former Assembly Majority Leader Urges Clark to Enter Presidential Race  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 26, 2003 12:00am Commentary Gen. Chutzpah: Clark wasn’t prescient about his own war  Article Tony82 
Aug 23, 2003 12:00am News Clark maybe a CNN analyst, but not for Lou Dobbs...  Article User 13 
Aug 21, 2003 12:00am Commentary Wes Not Ike  Article Tony82 
Aug 20, 2003 12:00am Analysis Is It Too Late for Wesley Clark to Enter the Race?  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 18, 2003 12:00am Analysis Can Wesley Clark be the Democrats' Ike?  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 17, 2003 12:00am General Ex-NATO Commander Clark Says Drawn Into Politics  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 15, 2003 12:00am Interview Will Wesley Clark Run?  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 14, 2003 12:00am General Gen. Wesley Clark: Iraq war based on 'misjudgment'  Article DFWDem 
Aug 14, 2003 12:00am General Washington Whispers--Clark as the Arkansas Traveler  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 13, 2003 12:00am General Draft Clark group to air TV ad  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 12, 2003 12:00am News Clark seen planning Democratic nomination bid  Article Ced 
Aug 10, 2003 12:00am General Political observers predict Clark will 'go for it'  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 06, 2003 12:00am Commentary Drafting a Democratic general might scare GOP  Article ArmyDem 
Aug 06, 2003 12:00am News Wesley Clark Down-To-Earth Guy, Cousin Says  Article DFWDem 
Jul 29, 2003 12:00am News Two Political Veterans Join Draft Clark 2004  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 23, 2003 12:00am Commentary The best candidate for the Democrats?  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 23, 2003 12:00am General Clark Supporters Plan National Rally In Little Rock  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 19, 2003 12:00am Commentary Ready or not, here come Bill and Hillary  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 13, 2003 12:00am Commentary Inside Wesley Clark: Retired general’s trial political balloon is still aloft, and he has serious ideas about America’s future  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 12, 2003 12:00am Commentary Should the Democrats Draft a General?  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 11, 2003 12:00am Commentary The Ideal Candidate  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 10, 2003 12:00am News Campaign for Presidency Grows Without Candidate  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 10, 2003 12:00am Profile The General  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 08, 2003 12:00am General The Last Word: Wesley Clark  Article DFWDem 
Jul 08, 2003 12:00am General Grass-roots groups aim to twist Clark’s arm  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 07, 2003 12:00am News Arkansas supporters of Wesley Clark trying to organize  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 30, 2003 12:00am Commentary Gen. Clark for vice president?  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 30, 2003 12:00am News Clark Stirs Interest From Sidelines  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 29, 2003 12:00am News Clinton: Clark Would Make Good President  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 25, 2003 12:00am News Draft Clark 2004 for President Committee Opens New Hampshire Office; First Office Opened in 'First in the Nation' State  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 23, 2003 12:00am General Clark Draws Raves  Article COSDem 
Jun 22, 2003 12:00am Analysis Analysts: Time tight for Clark decision  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 18, 2003 12:00am News 'Meet the Press' Appearance by Wesley Clark Leads to Explosive Growth in 'DraftWesleyClark.com' Movement  Article ArmyDem 
Jun 15, 2003 12:00am News Ex-NATO chief mulls presidential bid  Article ArmyDem 
Apr 10, 2003 02:19pm General Clark to announce bid after Iraq War  Article COSDem 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 8.20000 Average

FAMILY
Wife Gertrude "Gert" Kingston Clark 00, 1967- 00, 2013

INFORMATION LINKS
Encyclopedia of Arkansas  Discuss
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient General Wesley K. Clark  Discuss
The Clark Debunker  Discuss
RACES
  06/09/2004 US President - D Primaries Lost 3.36% (-57.62%)
  06/08/2004 US President - R Primaries Lost 0.02% (-98.04%)
  03/02/2004 MN US President - IP Caucus Lost 0.49% (-40.61%)
  01/27/2004 NH US Vice President - D Primary Lost 17.78% (-20.97%)
  01/27/2004 NH US Vice President - R Primary Lost 1.60% (-40.02%)
  07/10/1997 NATO Supreme Allied Commander Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  06/10/1996 Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Southern Command Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
NJ District 05 - Nov 03, 2020 D Josh Gottheimer
MD District 01 - D Primary - Jun 26, 2018 D Jesse Colvin
NC US Senate - D Primary - May 04, 2010 D J. Calvin "Cal" Cunningham
MA US Senate - Special D Primary - Dec 08, 2009 D Alan A. Khazei
CA - District 10 - Special Election - Sep 01, 2009 D John Garamendi
GA District 7 - Nov 04, 2008 D Doug Heckman
NY District 26 - D Primary - Sep 09, 2008 D Jon Powers
TN US Senate - D Primary - Aug 07, 2008 D Bob Tuke
TX US Senate - D Primary - Mar 04, 2008 D Rick Noriega
US President - D Primaries - Jun 03, 2008 D Hillary Clinton
TN - District 07 - Nov 07, 2006 D Bill Morrison
FL - District 16 - Nov 07, 2006 D Tim Mahoney
VA - District 05 - Nov 07, 2006 D Al Weed
NY District 29 - D Primary - Sep 12, 2006 D Eric Massa
VA US Senate - D Primary - Jun 13, 2006 D Jim Webb
TX Governor - D Primary - Mar 07, 2006 D Robert Gammage
St. Paul Mayor - Nov 08, 2005 DFL Chris Coleman
CA Governor Recall - Question 1 - Oct 07, 2003 NO No
NH District 2 - Nov 05, 2002 D Katrina Swett
GA US Senate - Nov 05, 2002 D Max Cleland
CA DIstrict 12 - Nov 05, 2002 D Thomas P. "Tom" Lantos