America`s Rasputin (Paperback)

Walt Rostow and the Vietnam War Edition 1
by Milne, David

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Walt Rostow`s meteoric rise to power-from Flatbush, Brooklyn, to the West Wing of the White House-seemed to capture the promise of the American dream. Hailing from humble origins, Rostow became an intellectual powerhouse: a professor of econo...

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Too influential, according to some. While Rostow inspired respect and affection, he also made some powerful enemies. Averell Harriman, one of America`s most celebrated diplomats, described Rostow as "America`s Rasputin" for the unsavory influence he exerted on presidential decision-making. Rostow was the first to advise Kennedy to send U.S. combat troops to South Vietnam and the first to recommend the bombing of North Vietnam. He framed a policy of military escalation, championed recklessly optimistic reporting, and then advised LBJ against pursuing a compromise peace with North Vietnam.

David Milne examines one man`s impact on the United States` worst-ever military defeat. It is a portrait of good intentions and fatal misjudgments. A true ideologue, Rostow believed that it is beholden upon the United States to democratize other nations and do "good," no matter what the cost. America`s Rasputin explores the consequences of this idealistic but unyielding dogma.

Author:: Milne, David

ISBN:: 9780374531621
Format:: Paperback
Pages:: 320
Publish Date:: 03/17/2009
Publisher:: Hill & Wang Pub
Language:: English

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