Ep 219: Stephen Platt on Mao's China and the Original Marine Raider
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Carlson's Secret Mission: The Eyes and Ears of FDR
This chapter explores Carlson's unexpected assignment as a bodyguard for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, leading to a personal friendship and vital communication regarding the situation in China. As tensions rise leading to the Sino-Japanese War, Carlson becomes a key observer, relaying crucial insights back to Washington.
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