Admiral Arleigh Burke, A Biography

Admiral Burke was a naval war hero in World War II, who had the nickname “31-Knot Burke.” He is still living and active in advised President… read more

Admiral Burke was a naval war hero in World War II, who had the nickname “31-Knot Burke.” He is still living and active in advised President Reagan and helped to found the Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, DC. Mr. E. B. Potter, chairman, U.S. Naval Academy, and author, “Admiral Arleigh Burke, A Biography” discussed his book, how Burke got his nickname and some of Burke’s military exploits. close

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Admiral Arleigh Burke, A Biography

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Program ID:
13701-1
Category:
Call-In
Format:
Call-In
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 27, 1990 | 7:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 28, 1990 | 12:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Aug 27, 1990 | 7:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 28, 1990 | 12:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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