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2012 Virginia Festival of the Book: Panel on World War II's Hidden Heroes

Elliot Carlson; Robert Gillette

About the Program

Elliot Carlson, author of "Joe Rochefort's War," and Robert Gillette, author of "The Virginia Plan," talk about two different men whose experiences in World War II were extraordinary, but not well-known.  This event was part of the 2012 Virginia Festival of the Book.     

About the Authors

Elliot Carlson

Elliot Carlson has worked as a journalist for the Honolulu Advertiser, Wall Street Journal, and AARP Bulletin. 


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Robert Gillette

Robert Gillette is a retired public school teacher and religious educator.   


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Program Information

2012 Virginia Festival of the Book: Panel on World War II's Hidden Heroes

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, April 8th at 3:15am (ET)
  • Saturday, April 7th at 3:15pm (ET)
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