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The Past Has Another Pattern Memoirs

This is a wonderful book by one of the finest American citizens of the 20th Century. From his work in analyzing the effectiveness of bombing campaigns in World War II, through his observations on Stevenson, Kennedy, Johnson, Humphrey, Carter (all of which he knew and served), as well as the opposition (especially Nixon), Ball's observations are essential to anyone who seeks to understand America and the world at mid and late 20th century. Especially telling is his principled opposition to the Vietnam War, and his story - unlike that of McNamara - shines with integrity. He opposed the war, but felt it important to remain in Johnson's cabinet as a lone voice of reason until he could absolutely no longer do so. Would all our leaders be as skilled and principled - and as wonderful writers -as George Ball. This is a wonderful, important and underrated book.

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