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Charlie Wilson's War
2011-02-26T11:59:48-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZWU3XC8xNzkxNDQtMTAtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==George Crile talked about his book, Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History, published by Atlantic Monthly Press. He described former Representative Charles Wilson (D-TX) and his effort to drive the Soviet Union out of Afghanistan. Charles Wilson also appeared during the program and took part in the discussion. They responded to questions from members of the audience.
George Crile talked about his book, Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History, published by A…
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George Crile talked about his book, Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History, published by Atlantic Monthly Press. He described former Representative Charles Wilson (D-TX) and his effort to drive the Soviet Union out of Afghanistan. Charles Wilson also appeared during the program and took part in the discussion. They responded to questions from members of the audience. close
George Crile talked about his book, Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History, published by A… read more
George Crile talked about his book, Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History, published by Atlantic Monthly Press. He described former Representative Charles Wilson (D-TX) and his effort to drive the Soviet Union out of Afghanistan. Charles Wilson also appeared during the program and took part in the discussion. They responded to questions from members of the audience. close
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