The Brilliant Disaster Rasenberger Jim
The Brilliant Disaster Rasenberger Jim A "balanced, engrossing account" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) of the Bay of Pigs crisis drawing on long-hidden CIA documents and delivering the vivid truth…
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The Brilliant Disaster Rasenberger Jim
A "balanced, engrossing account" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) of the Bay of Pigs crisis drawing on long-hidden CIA documents and delivering the vivid truth of five pivotal days in April 1961.At the heart of the Bay of Pigs crisis stood President John F. He examines whether Kennedy was manipulated by the CIA into approving a plan that would ultimately involve the American military. Kennedy, and journalist Jim Rasenberger traces what Kennedy knew, thought, and said as events unfolded.
He also draws compelling portraits of the other figures who played key roles in the drama: Fidel Castro, who shortly after achieving power visited New York City and was cheered by thousands (just months before the United States began plotting his demise); Dwight Eisenhower, who originally ordered the secret program, then later disavowed it; Allen Dulles, the CIA director who may have told Kennedy about
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