| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 414 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Maps on lining papers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [381]-385) and index. |
| Contents |
1. My Journey to Washington: June 9, 1916-January 20, 1961 -- 2. The Early Years: January 19, 1961-August 23, 1963 -- 3. The Fateful Fall of 1963: August 24-November 22, 1963 -- 4. A Time of Transition: November 23, 1963-July 29, 1964 -- 5. The Tonkin Gulf Resolution: July 30-August 7, 1964 -- 6. The 1964 Election and Its Aftermath: August 8, 1964-January 27, 1965 -- 7. The Decision to Escalate: January 28-July 28, 1965 -- 8. The Christmas Bombing Pause, An Unsuccessful Attempt to Move to Negotiations: July 29, 1965-January 30, 1966 -- 9. Troubles Deepen: January 31, 1966-May 19, 1967 -- 10. Estrangement and Departure: May 20, 1967-February 29, 1968 -- 11. The Lessons of Vietnam -- Appendix: The Nuclear Risks of the 1960s and Their Lessons for the Twenty-first Century. |
| Subject |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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| Added Author |
VanDeMark, Brian, 1960-
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| ISBN |
0812925238 |
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9780812925234 |
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0712676821 |
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9780712676823 |
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