| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 239 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-228) and index. |
| Summary |
Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the operation of the White House Situation Room. |
| Contents |
1. It's Not Just a Room 1 -- 2. Origins: JFK and the Bay of Pigs 21 -- 3. Alerting: The 2:00 A.M. Phone Call 37 -- 4. Communications: The President Is Calling 67 -- 5. Conference Room: Meetings in the Woodshed 103 -- 6. Crisis Management: War and Terrorism 127 -- 7. Reporting: "Good Morning, Mr. President" 151 -- 8. Personnel: Ringside Seats 173 -- 9. White House Help Desk 193 -- 10. Future Situation Room 199 -- Appendix Presidents, National Security Advisers, and Situation Room Directors, 1961-2002 217. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States. White House Situation Room.
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United States. White House Situation Room. |
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United States. White House Situation Room. |
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Presidents -- United States -- Staff.
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Presidents. |
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United States. |
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National security -- United States.
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National security. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bohn, Michael K. Nerve center. 1st ed. Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, ©2003 1574884387 (DLC) 2002014962 (OCoLC)50645410 |
| ISBN |
9781597974523 (electronic book) |
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1597974528 (electronic book) |
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1574884387 |
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9781574884388 |
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