This book examines the career and influence of the prominent journalist Joseph Alsop, who made his professional debut in 1932 and continued writing into the 1980s. Using his personal papers, pertinent documents, oral histories, and interviews, the author traces the evolution of Alsop's foreign policy views and discusses his interaction with Washington D.C.'s decision-making elite. This book reveals that although Alsop was clearly used by the Roosevelt, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations, he also exercised significant influence on these leaders. I found the book interesting, well-written, and balanced in its judgements. The author presents insightful analysis of the relationship of nationally syndicated journalists with the makers of foreign policy.>>>> (Alexander DeConde Journal Of American History ) ...a useful addition to the literature on government and the media and presidents and the press.>>>> ( Journal Of American History ) ...a useful addition to the literature on government and the media and presidents and the press. ( Journal Of American History ) I found the book interesting, well-written, and balanced in its judgements. The author presents insightful analysis of the relationship of nationally syndicated journalists with the makers of foreign policy. (Alexander DeConde Journal Of American History ) Leann Grabavoy Almquist is Instructor of History at both Hartnell College and Cabrillo College. Used Book in Good Condition