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Roundup
5-16-06

'The Pentagon and the Disastrous Rise of American Power' [video 30min]

In House of War:The Pentagon and the Disastrous Rise of American Power, James Carroll chronicles the growth of U.S. military power from World War II to the present. The author asserts that the Pentagon is the most influential institution in American history and operates under little or no authority. After Mr. Carroll's presentation, writer George Scialabba responds to the author's remarks.
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