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Author David Reid Discusses Late 1940s New York (1/3)

Perhaps no other city has influenced the culture of the entire country quite like New York. In his book "The Brazen Age: New York City and the American Empire: Politics, Art, and Bohemia," David Reid writes about the city’s important figures, culture, and political climate during the period between 1945-1950. Rafael Pi Roman speaks with Reid about this fascinating period in NYC history.

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