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The Best and the Brightest

Kennedy-Johnson Administrations
Summary:

The book provides an in-depth analysis of the origins and execution of the Vietnam War, focusing on the political and military decisions made by the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. It critically examines how the intellectual arrogance and lack of experience of the advisors and policymakers, often referred to as "the best and the brightest," led to one of America's most disastrous foreign policy failures.

Key points:

1. Intellectuals' Role in Government: The book discusses the significant but flawed role of intellectuals in the Kennedy-Johnson administrations, particularly in the Vietnam War.

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