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"American Blood" and the Foundations of War

John Nichols' new novel dwells on the horrors of the Vietnam War. Earlier in life, he moved to New Mexico to work as a political activist. Those experiences were the basis of his popular New Mexico Trilogy.

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Other segments from the episode on June 10, 1987

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 10, 1987: Interview with John Nichols; Review of Carlo Maria Giulini's album "Don Carlos"; Interview with Cynthia Payne; Commentary on the "Star-Spangled Banner" and …

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