The Best and the Brightest
David Halberstam profiles the policymakers whose confidence and intellect guided the United States into the Vietnam War, revealing the human and political costs of their choices.
About This Book
The Best and the Brightest examines the key figures in American government during the early years of the Vietnam War.
Drawing on extensive interviews and research, the book explores how intellectual leaders shaped foreign policy decisions.
It provides a detailed look at the assumptions and personalities that influenced national strategy in the 1960s.
The narrative highlights the gap between elite education and the realities of war and governance.
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