The President's Book of Secrets
The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America's Presidents
by:
David Priess
Summary:
The book provides a historical account of the daily intelligence briefings given to U.S. Presidents from Kennedy to Obama, revealing how the nation's leaders receive and respond to the most sensitive information. It includes anecdotes and insights from interviews with former presidents, vice presidents, CIA directors, and other national security experts, illustrating the impact of these briefings on presidential decisions.
Key points:
1. The President's Daily Brief (PDB) has changed over time to suit each president, starting as the PICL for Kennedy and becoming more detailed for LBJ.
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