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(More customer reviews)Being a baby boomer and raised on 'rewritten' history (aka the media version), this short text opened my eyes to the realities of America's involvement in WWII. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor shocked the citizenry and brought America together in a patriotic frenzy similar to the horrific events of 9/11. In the case of Pearl Harbor however, FDR *asked for it* it by giving Japan an ultimatum in late November, 1941. On the morning of 6 December, the response was received and the executives in the White House sat anxiously awaiting the attack *without* warning the leaders stationed in Hawaii. Why was this done? The book explains it.
Getting into the war is not the only thing this book explores but the concept of FDR's plans for post-war Europe will chill any proud American to the core. This is where Hiss and his buddies did their best work. If it were up to FDR, France would be under communist rule today. No wonder the French are wary and bitter!
Thanks to Ann Coulter, I was motivated to learn more about the era that created the Venona Project and to find this book. As Coulter recently dispelled the myth of 'McCarthyism', this book dispells the myth of the innocence of FDR's administration before, during and after WWII. I am ashamed America was fooled at the time but moreso that there are still people in positions of power and influence intent on perpetuating so many myths. I anticipate future textbooks will have the index entry: 'Starrism'. It is sad that a quest for truth in the realms of the government results in the vilification of good men.
The memory of Hamilton Fish deserves our respect and gratitude for publishing the truth. It is unfortunate that we have to look so hard for it!
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