FDR’s Spies and Diplomats at War

Thu 8 Feb, 12-1 pm. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]

Hal Vaughan A former American diplomat describes how a handful of Ivy League gentlemen became America’s first World War II spies. Hal Vaughan tells the behind-the-scenes story of the plan to invade North Africa with the help of an ex-jewel salesman and wine merchant, an anthropologist, a Parisian playboy and a number of World War I heroes. Vaughan has been a diplomat and newsman for more than 40 years. FDR’s 12 Apostles: America’s First World War II Spies is his third book. Date & Time: Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE33-01 Price: $16.00