From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 781: The late U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms made his mark as one of the most significant figures in late 20th-century N.C. politics and government. Now the Jesse Helms Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary. President John Dodd explains how the Helms Center is commemorating its namesake’s legacy in conservative politics and foreign policy.
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