Understanding America at war through the eyes of its heroes

Name: Understanding America at war through the eyes of its heroes
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P461S
Description: One of the most famous veterans in the U.S. shares stories of largely unknown American heroes from each of the nation’s armed conflicts in “Thirteen Soldiers: A Personal History of America at War.” Gwen Ifill sits down with author Sen. John McCain, who wrote the book with his longtime collaborator Mark Salter, to discuss the book and the incoming Congress.

Clip: 11/17/2014 | 7m 41s

One of the most famous veterans in the U.S. shares stories of largely unknown American heroes from each of the nation’s armed conflicts in “Thirteen Soldiers: A Personal History of America at War.” Gwen Ifill sits down with author Sen. John McCain, who wrote the book with his longtime collaborator Mark Salter, to discuss the book and the incoming Congress.

Aired: 11/17/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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