EPILOGUE
Even though it had been nearly twenty years since Georges Doriot passed away, the General could still draw a large and distinguished crowd. It was October 8, 2005, and the French Library, the cultural center that he and Edna had dedicated their lives to building, was holding a tribute to Doriot on the occasion of its sixtieth anniversary. More than a hundred friends, colleagues, and admirers showed up at the Library on this unusually warm, humid evening to pay homage to the man who had played such a significant role in their personal histories—and in the history of America’s twentieth century.
It was also an especially important event for me. I had recently received a contract to write this book, and realized that attending this event ...
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