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Promise and Power

Ms. Shapley discussed her book, Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara, published by Little, Brown and Company. Ms.… read more

Promise and Power Ms. Shapley discussed her book, Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara, published by Little, Brown and Company. Ms. Shapley said that Mr. McNamara, formerly secretary of defense under the Kennedy administration, helped create the Vietnam tragedy. He was also president of the World Bank for several years. Ms. Shapley talked about her research for the book, including several interviews with Mr. McNamara. close

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Promise and Power

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Program ID:
38911-1
Category:
Booknotes
Format:
Booknotes
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 21, 1993 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
May 19, 2012 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 21, 1993 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 21, 1993 | 10:58pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 22, 1993 | 2:06am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 22, 1993 | 6:57am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 21, 2001 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 22, 2001 | 5:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 24, 2001 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 25, 2001 | 5:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 26, 2001 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 26, 2001 | 5:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 19, 2012 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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