Evan Thomas: America, War and Empire

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from Evan Thomas: " America, War, and Empire: A Love-Hate Relationship." held on May 10, 2010

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1:03:24

Evan Thomas: America, War and Empire

Editor, Newsweek; Author, The War Lovers

Thomas’s work in journalism has won him praise from all quarters. He explores our nation’s idiosyncratic urge to invade via the context of the Spanish-American War. He will present his take on America’s mindset for war, drawing links between the likes of hawkish Teddy Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst and our current leaders.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club on May 10, 2010

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