Mike explains the often-forgotten role France played in U.S. military strategy during the interwar period in this excerpt from Episode 106 ("America First — Part 6 — Conclusion") of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "America First," which explores the history and evolution of the 'America First" movement in the United States.

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