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Charles Glass

Born in Los Angeles, Charles Glass left the city in 1972 and has since lived in Beirut, London, Ireland, Provence, and Tuscany. He served as ABC News’s chief Middle East correspondent from 1983 to 1993 and is the author of more than a dozen books, including Americans in Paris and Soldiers Don’t Go Mad.

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Driving the Duke

Finding family and a hero while serving as John Wayne’s chauffeur during the production of The Green Berets.

Mar 22, 2026