The Kennedy tapes
inside the White House during the Cuban missile crisis
Ernest R. May · 1997 · 686 pages
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About the book
Ernest R. May and Philip D. Zelikow compile and analyze the secret recordings made during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, offering unprecedented access to the private dialogues of President John F. Kennedy and his crisis cabinet. These documents reveal the calculations, dilemmas, and deliberations that occurred behind the scenes during one of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War.
An essential work for understanding how high-stakes politics, diplomacy, and chance converged on the brink of nuclear destruction.
Book details
| Author | Ernest R. May |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Kennedy Tapes |
| Year of publication | 1997 |
| Pages | 686 |
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