Presidents and the Blue Ribbon Option.; The Politics of Infamy: The Roberts Commission and Pearl Harbor.; The Politics of Spying: The Rockefeller Commission and the CIA.; The Politics of Armaggedon: The Scowcroft Commission and the MX.
Kenneth Kitts is associate provost and professor of political science at Francis Marion University.
Demonstrates clearly, convincingly, and in fascinating detail that presidential commissions - from Pearl Harbor to 9/11 - are highly political creatures. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in how presidents try to avoid or limit congressional influence in times of foreign policy crises. - Richard W. Waterman, University of Kentucky ""Very well written and documented.... A valuable reference for anyone interested in presidential commissions and the foreign policy problems that give rise to them."" - Wayne P. Steger, DePaul University
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