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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 16 > Undeserved disdain for carmakers from left and right

Undeserved disdain for carmakers from left and right


December 16, 2008

In 1953, the president of General Motors, Charles Wilson, was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower to be secretary of defense. During his confirmation hearings, Wilson was asked if he’d be able, as defense secretary, to make decisions contrary to the interests of GM. He answered....

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