JOURNAL ARTICLE

Notes From the Front: Henry Kissinger's Vietnam diary shows that he knew the war was lost a decade before it ended.

  • Published In: American Scholar, 2024, v. 93, n. 1. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BASS, THOMAS A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Henry Kissinger's Vietnam diary, highlighting his recognition of the war's futility and his observations during his trips to Vietnam in the mid-1960s. Topics include Kissinger's candid notes revealing the grim reality of the war, the conflicting assessments from various government officials, and the eerie foresight of the war's inevitable loss, shaping subsequent U.S. foreign policy decisions in other conflicts.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Scholar. 2024/01, Vol. 93, Issue 1, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:173682326

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