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    UnFictional

    The Cady

    First...Harold Bell grew up in the projects of Washington, DC. He took a job as a golf caddy to earn a little extra money. Unexpectedly one day, he ended up caddying for then Vice-President Richard Nixon. The chance meeting ultimately ended up scoring Harold a visit to the White House and a new job. His life was never the same.

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    By Bob Carlson • Oct 1, 2015 • 1 min read

    First...Harold Bell grew up in the projects of Washington, DC. He took a job as a golf caddy to earn a little extra money. Unexpectedly one day, he ended up caddying for then Vice-President Richard Nixon. The chance meeting ultimately ended up scoring Harold a visit to the White House and a new job. His life was never the same.

    Produced by independent producer Hans Anderson. Additional editing by Bob Carlson and Nick White.

    Harold Bell has been a radio and TV talk show host, and has spent over 50 years working with at-risk youth in the Washington, DC area.

    Harold Bell and his wife at the White House

    Courtesy of Harold Bell

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Nick White

      Senior Editor

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      Hans Anderson

      Independent Producer

      CultureArts

    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Friends in High Places
    1. 0:00The CadyYou’re reading this
    2. 11:11Elvis was a Shabbos Goy
    3. 17:17Places with High Friends
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