The politics of deception : JFK's secret decisions on Vietnam, civil rights, and Cuba / Patrick J. Sloyan.

Author/creator Sloyan, Patrick J.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationNew York : St. Martin's Press, 2015.
Descriptionviii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [289]-292) and index.
LCCN 2014033458
ISBN9781250030597 (hardcover)
ISBN1250030595 (hardcover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E842 .S54 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold