White House Years (1-4)

Author: (American) Henry Kissinger
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This volume covers a period of domestic division and international turmoil. During this time, the United States entered a world where it no longer held dominance but still exerted significant influence. It was a painful, yet I hope not entirely without achievement, transition. It marked the beginning of a new process in which the United States contributed to the prospects of free societies, a contribution that might lead to greater development in the long run. For some, this volume may appear to view controversial issues, particularly the Vietnam War, from one side of the barricade, a side they are unfamiliar with. Here, my narrative strives to remain as faithful to the facts as possible, with the aim of reconciliation rather than reopening old wounds or scoring points in debate. As a nation, we can only adopt an objective stance toward our divisions by acknowledging that people on both sides of the barricade are serious.