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Books Recounts The History Of The Rough Riders And Their Legacy Today

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Posted on June 4, 2019 · Writer Clay Risen discusses his book, The Crowded Hour.

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Full Show: Petrochemical Industry Emergency Response Efforts, And NASA’s Twins Studies (June 4, 2019)

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Posted on June 4, 2019 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How petrochemical officials communicate with the public in emergency situations, NASA's study of twins, 3D printing human tissue, and a new book about the Rough Riders.

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