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How the U.S. Deals with the Growing Number of Iraqi P.O.W.s

Retired Colonel Howard Levie is Professor Emeritus of Law, St. Louis University. He's written a study about prisoners of war, "Prisoners of War in International Armed Conflict." In light of the growing number of Iraqi soldiers surrendering, he talk to Terry about the history of P.O.W.s and the laws governing their treatment.

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Other segments from the episode on February 25, 1991

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 25, 1991: Interview with Marian Faye Novak and David Novak; Review of William McFeely's book "Frederick Douglass"; Interview with Howard Levie; Interview with…

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