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The Powell Memo

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Powell's Plush Nomination

This chapter recounts the extravagant luncheon celebrating Lewis Powell Jr.'s Supreme Court nomination, featuring a comedic skit by Walter Cronkite. It examines the intertwining of corporate interests and politics, particularly highlighting Powell's ties to Philip Morris and the broader implications of his influential memo on corporate power.

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