George Crile
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
George Crile discusses the biggest and most successful CIA covert campaign in history. He explains how the CIA helped the Afghan Mujahideen overcome the Soviet Army in the 1980s, Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History.
George Crile will be appearing atThe New Lower Manhattan Borders (100 Broadway) in a panel discussion on Monday June 16th 6 pm
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman
George Crile will be appearing atThe New Lower Manhattan Borders (100 Broadway) in a panel discussion on Monday June 16th 6 pm
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman
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