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David Brinkley

David Brinkley, icon of the American airwaves, has written his autobiography, a classic American story which overlaps with some of the great events and important personages of the era. From playing poker with Truman to riding the rails with Churchill to walking the beaches with D-Day veterans, readers are privy to some of Brinkley's most priceless remembrances. of photos.

Subject
biographyhistorypolitics
Themes
journalistsamerican historypolitics
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 273 pages

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