[Cementjungle]

1. Is it true Carson said in his book that he was offered a “scholarship” to West Point?

I have his book right here in my hands. On Page 36 it says:

"I was so proud to lead the Memorial Day parade, a heavy cluster of medals and braids on my chest. I got to meet two Vietnam War veterans who had won the Congressional Medal of Honor, as well as Gen. William Westmorland. Later, I was offered a scholarship to West Point, which I eventually turned down. It flattered me, though, and proved that Mother was right all along when she constantly told me I could do anything I set my mind to."

[FourtySeven]

Well there we go, double confirmation. Thanks.

[Theodore R.]

Later, I was offered a scholarship to West Point, which I eventually turned down

He should have written: I learned that I could possibly, even likely, qualified for West Point, but I decided instead to be a doctor. (It's not really that bad of a misstatement.)