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7/19/07: The Pentagon

There are 17.5 miles of corridors in the Pentagon, but it takes only 7 minutes to walk between any two points in the building.
There are 17.5 miles of corridors in the Pentagon, but it takes only 7 minutes to walk between any two points in the building.

By Doug Fabrizio

Salt Lake City, UT – The Pentagon stands with the White House as one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States government. It was constructed in a mere seventeen months, and has been the headquarters of the Department of Defense from World War II through September 11th and its aftermath. Washington Post military reporter Steve Vogel joins Doug to tell the story of this enigmatic building, and the history of modern America that it embodies.

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