Listen to John Cruden, a decorated Marine who went on to serve at the highest levels of the United States Department of Justice, give us his take on What’s America’s Purpose. From his stories of protecting the health of Americans from illegal pollution to his leadership in the development of American laws for sustainable development that serve as an example for the world, John Cruden’s decades of work serves as a benchmark for excellence. Not only that, but John also gives us fascinating stories about his various adventures along the way, adventures like meetings with notables like the actor Jimmy Stewart and Presidents Reagan and Obama. 

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