The War on Terrorism

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with Islamic History Professor, Dr. Brian Glyn Williams

Posted

Jun 17, 2019

Since 2001, a generation of youth have not lived a day during peacetime. Teaching about the War on Terrorism and over 2 million Americans who have served in the War on Terror, is critical for them to link the past to the present and the future. UMASS Dartmouth Professor of Islamic History, Dr. Brian Glyn Williams shares about his research.

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