Oh. God. It's all so fraught. And with this upcoming commander in cheat, it is hard to know what will come next. Bombers above Greenland? And is there big enough and bad enough enemies who could test our corners? It's all the "what ifs" that are dangling in the air like a gigantic hanging mobile designed by an impulsive, spoil brat child-man that keeps me up at night. When one part of the mobile is hit the whole damn thing goes into a frenzy.
I once read that Eisenhower's first draft said "military, industrial, congressional" and that his staff had talked him into deleting "congressional" for the reasons you cite here. Have you found that anywhere in your research or is it an urban legend?
I had forgotten this little piece of history, Abby. Thanks for the timely reminder!
Great article! Yes, in some ways, Carter was a great president. Thanks, Vivian and Bill
Oh. God. It's all so fraught. And with this upcoming commander in cheat, it is hard to know what will come next. Bombers above Greenland? And is there big enough and bad enough enemies who could test our corners? It's all the "what ifs" that are dangling in the air like a gigantic hanging mobile designed by an impulsive, spoil brat child-man that keeps me up at night. When one part of the mobile is hit the whole damn thing goes into a frenzy.
I once read that Eisenhower's first draft said "military, industrial, congressional" and that his staff had talked him into deleting "congressional" for the reasons you cite here. Have you found that anywhere in your research or is it an urban legend?