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September 23, 2022 8 mins

He fought in WWI, championed civil rights throughout the twentieth century, became a celebrated author, and adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King. Yet few people know his name. We’ll tell you the whole amazing story on the AEWorks Blues Alley Podcast.

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Learn how the lives of Lt. Lee and Handy intersect Episode 6 

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