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Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly discusses Jimmy Carter's overlooked role in ending the Cold War and his policies that weakened the Soviet Empire.

Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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