While the protagonist of this novel is in Russia, he attempts to get permission to talk to Francis Gary Powers, and he later leaves that country with his wife, (*) Marina.
Among the repeated phrases in this work are "We buy groceries on Tuesday" and "Kremlin means citadel". After its central event takes place, a supporting character calls into Dr. Weird Beard's radio show and inquires into who put up an "Impeach Earl Warren" billboard. While the protagonist of this novel is in Russia, he attempts to get permission to talk to Francis Gary Powers, and he later leaves that country with his wife, (*) Marina. Historical figures appearing in this work include Guy Banister, while Nicholas Branch appears as a contemporary character compiling a secret history of the central event of this novel. Published directly before Mao II, the central event of this novel is thrown into motion following the failed Bay of Pigs landing. For 10 points, name this novel by Don DeLillo featuring characters like Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald.
Among the repeated phrases in this work are "We buy groceries on Tuesday" and "Kremlin means citadel".
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