The politics of deception : JFK's secret decisions on Vietnam, civil rights, and Cuba / Patrick J. Sloyan.
| Author/creator | Sloyan, Patrick J. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : St. Martin's Press, 2015. |
| Description | viii, 308 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | JFK's secret decisions on Vietnam, civil rights, and Cuba |
| Contents | Prologue: JFK -- General LeMay's threat -- ZR/rifle -- The crocodile -- Miracles -- Head butts -- Due course -- Whoppers -- A nail in the coffin -- Ratholes -- Hard condition -- The pro consul -- The guy next to the guy -- End run -- Perfidy -- Laurel & Hardy -- Financial inducements -- Debacle -- Luigi -- Second thoughts -- Feast of the dead -- The hit -- Epilogue: Washington. |
| Abstract | Revisits the last year of JFK's presidency to reveal a ruthless politician. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [289]-292) and index. |
| LCCN | 2014033458 |
| ISBN | 9781250030597 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1250030595 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E842 .S54 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |