Douglas Valentine
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Douglas Valentine investigates the troubling history of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, from its inception in 1930 until its demise in 1968, in his latest book: The Strength of the Wolf: The Secret History of America’s War on Drugs.
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Music: Lonesome, by the Alloy Orchestra: "Jim" / "At the Beach"
Soundtrack to Cobb, music by Elliot Goldenthal: "The Beast Within" / "Sour Mash Scherzo"
» More on the book
Music: Lonesome, by the Alloy Orchestra: "Jim" / "At the Beach"
Soundtrack to Cobb, music by Elliot Goldenthal: "The Beast Within" / "Sour Mash Scherzo"
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