The Spirit of America

Charleston World Affairs Council by George Pope

May 6, 202629:44Government & Organizations

Jim Hake, founder and CEO of Spirit of America, talks about an unprecedented partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Defense, "patriotism without politics," and why the untapped power of the American people may be one of our...

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