Tom Clancy

:This article is about Tom Clancy the novelist; for the member of the Irish folk band The Clancy Brothers, see Tom Clancy (singer)

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The Clancy Brothers - Tom Clancy (singer)

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Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (born April 12, 1947), who writes under the name Tom Clancy, is an American author of political thrillers heavily based on intelligence and military science concepts; his name is also a brand for similar books written by other authors. His earlier books have a definite focus on the Cold War.

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April 12 - 1947 - American - Military science - Cold War

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While the literary merit of his books is disputed by many professional authors and reviewers (who regard Clancy's prose as pedestrian), most have been bestsellers. Fans of his work appreciate the well-thought-out plots and the apparent attention to technical detail in military matters.

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In the year 1998, Tom Clancy attempted to purchase the Minnesota Vikings, and had a purchase agreement in place, but the deal fell through when his divorce settlement significantly decreased his net worth. He is currently the Vice Chairman of Community Projects & Public Affairs for the Baltimore Orioles.

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1998 - Minnesota Vikings - Chairman - Baltimore Orioles

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Recently, Tom Clancy has criticised the US-led invasion of Iraq, citing it as proof that "good men make mistakes". Battle Ready, his latest book, is a collaboration with another war critic, retired Marine General Anthony Zinni. Clancy also had heated arguments with Richard Perle http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5053682/ http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/05/25/1085461759852.html?oneclick=true.

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Anthony Zinni - Richard Perle

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Tom Clancy was also an early, and to many, surprising defender of Islam after the WTC terror attacks, when he was one of the first experts interviewed on CNN on the day of 9/11.

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Islam - WTC - CNN - 9/11

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