Peter Kastor

Associate Professor of History and American Culture Studies, Washington University

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Associate Professor of History and American Culture Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri; author of the upcoming book, America's Struggle with Empire: A Documentary History

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After winning the White House, President Obama said his volunteer army of 13 million would play a crucial role in his administration.

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After winning the White House, President Obama said his volunteer army of 13 million would play a crucial role in his administration.

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After winning the White House, President Obama said his volunteer army of 13 million would play a crucial role in his administration.

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