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David Halberstam discusses his book "The Best and the Brightest"
BROADCAST: Nov. 17, 1972 |
DURATION: 00:53:53
Synopsis
Members of John F. Kennedy's administration are featured in David Halberstam's book, "The Best and the Brightest." Halberstam points out the irony of the title, as some in the administration may not have been the best or the brightest. As a result of their bad decisions, America got tangled up in the Vietnam War.
*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Details
Broadcast Date
Nov. 17, 1972
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.