The Secretary of Defense for the Kennedy and Johnsonadministrations provides an account of how and why America becameinvolved in Vietnam and discusses the long-term ramifications ofdecisions made during the 1960s. Reprint. 125,000 firstprinting.
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Preface to the Vintage Edition
Preface
1. My Journey to Washington:
2. The Early Years:
3. The Fateful Fall of 1963:
4. A Time of Transition:
5. The To,kin Gulf Resolution:
6. The 1964 Election and Its Aftermath:
7. The Decision to Escalate:
8. The Christmas Bombing Pause,An Unsuccessful Attempt to Move toNegotiations:
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