HBO History Makers Series with Admiral William J. Fallon (Audio)
Listen to William J. Fallon, former commander of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Pacific Command, reflect on his career and the lessons learned...
Speaker: William J. Fallon, Former Commander, U.S. Central Command and U.S. Pacific Command; Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow, Center for International Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Presider: Carol A. Giacomo, Editorial Board Member, New York Times
April 14, 2009
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