The highly acclaimed author of When and Where I Enter has written the history of the largest black women's organization in the United States; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority--a book that also tells of the increasing involvement of black women in the political; social; and economic affairs of America. Photos.
#404861 in Books Simon n Schuster 2004-03-01 2004-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.44 x 1.40 x 5.50l; .97 #File Name: 0684857006472 pages
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Enter the 5-Star GeneralBy Dr. Victor S. AlpherI have been studying secret science research projects during World War II for some time; as well as the development of the Oss and the CIA.This book was an excellent surprise; for it changed and advanced my views in many areas. I was also amazed to find that it was Dwight Eisenhower's respect for Science and Technology that led him to give a green light around 1953 for ramping up espionage; intelligence; and sky and space-borne observation of the Soviet Union; giving a green light (and little accountability) to this work; almost paralleling the Star Wars era of the 1980s! Perhaps this is what led him to say; eventually; "beware the military-industrial complex". Nonetheless; the results eventually led to the end of the Cold War.The book is also a testament to the reasons why we are now weak in counterintelligence--our 40 year focus on observation (which; for example; gave us advance warning of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and a possible invasion of Poland in 1980--which would have been even more disastrous) made us weak in facing terrorism. What is needed now is a conceptual shift of the order that was undertaken after World War II. After visiting Moscow; Eisenhower remarked that the USA and USSR were really allies for about a second. We clearly have been pumping cash and war materiel to those who were only "enemies of our enemies" in a haphazard faship for decades--a practice that clearly must stop.Anyone who has military--foreign relations interests will find that this book fills a very important space in the transition from conventional warfare to limited warfare; to warfare against non-uniformed foes world-wide that strik without massing and have reached American shores in the most serious way since the War of 1812.The 50s are often depicted as a quiet; insular and poorly led period in American history. This book demonstrates that 5-star General Eisenhower did much; much more than lead the Allies to victory in World War II--raising his stature among American presidents considerably in my view.A very impressive and recommended book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very complete account of very big secrets; before the ...By Jay BittnerVery complete account of very big secrets; before the time of my awareness; but within my lifetime. Fascinating accounts in much detail.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book; couldn't put it downBy M. TillmanOne of the most interesting nonfiction books I have read. It is an amazing confluence of interesting personalities; global politics; and technology. For anyone interested in the 1950s; the US/Soviet dynamic; or the technical aspects of intelligence and overhead espionage; I recommend it highly.
