Speaker Biographies

Ken Hechler

Ken Hechler is West Virginia’s former Secretary of State, a former U.S. Congressman, political science educator, and an author. His books include: Insurgency: Personalities and Politics of the Taft Era; The Bridge at Remagen; West Virginia Memories of President Kennedy; Working With Truman. He has been a contributor to many state and national newspapers. The Bridge at Remagen was made into a motion picture of the same title by United Artists. His latest title is Super Marine! The Sgt. Orland D. “Buddy” Jones Story.

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