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Tom Watson Gordy: How One Uncle’s Adventures Inspired Jimmy Carter to Join the Navy
Tom Watson Gordy: How One Uncle’s Adventures Inspired Jimmy Carter to Join the Navy
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Former President Jimmy Carter has dedicated his life to public service, but even now few people know what exactly inspired him. Join Ben, Noel and special guest Ryan as they explore the astonishing adventures of Carter’s Uncle Tom Gordy — and how one man’s letter home set Carter on a path that would eventually lead to the presidency.
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Released:
Sep 27, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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