The greatest story ever sold : the decline and fall of truth from 9/11 to Katrina / Frank Rich.

Author/creator Rich, Frank
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Penguin Press, 2006.
Description341 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946---Friends and associates.
Deception--Political aspects. --United States.
Spin doctors--United States.
Public relations and politics--United States.
Propaganda, American.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Influence.
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
Hurricane Katrina, 2005.
United States--Politics and government. --2001-2009.
United States--Foreign relations. --2001-2009.

Contents Introduction -- pt. 1: Making the sale. "Home to the heartland" -- "Dead or alive" -- "I don't think anybody could have predicted ..." -- "You don't introduce new products in August" -- "Mission accomplished" -- pt. 2: Buyer's remorse. "We found the weapons of mass destruction" -- "Slam dunk" -- "Reporting for duty" -- "When we act, we create our own reality" -- "I don't think anybody anticipated ..." -- Epilogue: The greatest story every sold -- Appendix: What the White House knew and when it knew it : time lines of the selling of the war.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index
LCCN 2006050309
ISBN159420098X

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E902 .R53 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold