| Description |
xviii, 414 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
My journey to Washington: June 9, 1916-January 20, 1961 -- The early years: January 19, 1961-August 23, 1963 -- The fateful fall of 1963: August 24-November 22, 1963 -- A time of transition: November 23, 1963-July 29, 1964 -- The Tonkin Gulf resolution: July 30-August 7, 1964 -- The 1964 election and its aftermath: August 8, 1964-January 27, 1965 -- The decision to escalate: January 28-July 28, 1965 -- The Christmas bombing pause, an unsuccessful attempt to move to negotiations: July 29, 1965-January 30, 1966 -- Troubles deepen: January 31, 1966-May 19, 1967 -- Estrangement and departure: May 20, 1967-February 29, 1968 -- The lessons of Vietnam |
| Summary |
Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, McNamara analyzes the Vietnam War and his role in it |
| Analysis |
Autobiography |
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History |
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McNamara, Robert |
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Overseas item |
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Robert McNamara |
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United States |
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Vietnam War |
| Notes |
Maps on lining papers |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-385) and index |
| Subject |
McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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| Author |
VanDeMark, Brian, 1960- author
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| LC no. |
94040088 |
| ISBN |
0712676821 |
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0812925238 |
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9780712676823 |
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9780812925234 |
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