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Secrets of the Dead  The Man Who Saved the World: Full Episode

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Program: Secrets of the Dead

Episode: The Man Who Saved the World: Full Episode

The little-known story of how close to nuclear destruction the world really was during those dark October days and how the heroism of one man saved us all

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Duration: (53:10)
Premiere Date: 10/23/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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