The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency, 1963-1969"In The vantage point, one of the most complex and fascinating men to occupy the presidency of the United States describes his years in the White House--utilizing his own recollections and documents and freely and frankly telling us all exactly what he did and why he did it."--Dust jacket flap. |
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The Beginning | 1 |
I feel like I have already been here a year | 18 |
Vietnam 19631964 | 42 |
Copyright | |
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