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Senator Arthur Vandenberg

Season 17 Episode 12 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

This week on Newsmakers we highlight former Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg.

At a time when America is turning inward and nationalism is on the rise, what can Americans learn from Senator Arthur Vandenberg? The Grand Rapids republican passed away nearly 70 years ago, but a new book by Hank Meijer shines the light on Vandenberg. We explore Vandenberg’s openness to change and compromise and how it re-shaped America’s foreign policy transforming it into a world power.

12/13/2017

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NewsMakers

Senator Arthur Vandenberg

Season 17 Episode 12 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

At a time when America is turning inward and nationalism is on the rise, what can Americans learn from Senator Arthur Vandenberg? The Grand Rapids republican passed away nearly 70 years ago, but a new book by Hank Meijer shines the light on Vandenberg. We explore Vandenberg’s openness to change and compromise and how it re-shaped America’s foreign policy transforming it into a world power.

12/13/2017

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