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Promise and Power

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

Author Deborah Shapley discussed her book, Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara, published by Little, Brown and Company. Ms. Shapley stated that Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense under President John Kennedy, helped create the Vietnam tragedy. 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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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

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  • 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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