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Startling revelations from the OSS, the CIA, and the Nixon White houseThink you know everything there is to know about the OSS, the Cold War, the CIA, and Watergate? Think again. In American Spy, one of the key figures in postwar international and political espionage tells all. Former OSS and CIA operative and White House staffer E. Howard Hunt takes you into the covert designs of Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon: His involvement in the CIA coup in Guatemala in 1954, the Bay of Pigs invasion, and more His work with CIA officials such as Allen Dulles and Richard HelmsHis friendship with William F. Buckley Jr., whom Hunt brought into the CIA The amazing steps the CIA took to manipulate the media in America and abroad The motives behind the breakin at Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office Why the White House 'plumbers' were formed and what they accomplished The truth behind Operation Gemstone, a series of planned black ops activities against Nixon's political enemies A minutebyminute account of the Watergate breakin Previously unreleased details of the postWatergate coverupComplete with documentation from audiotape transcripts, handwritten notes, and official documents, American Spy is must reading for anyone who is fascinated by reallife spy tales, highstakes politics, and, of course, Watergate.
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- Q: What is 'American Spy' by E. Howard Hunt about? A: 'American Spy' offers startling revelations from the OSS and the CIA, detailing E. Howard Hunt's experiences in covert operations, political espionage, and his involvement in significant historical events like the Bay of Pigs invasion and Watergate.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Spy'? A: The author of 'American Spy' is E. Howard Hunt, a former OSS and CIA operative, as well as a staffer in the Nixon White House.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'American Spy'? A: 'American Spy' was published on February 1, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'American Spy' have? A: 'American Spy' contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'American Spy'? A: 'American Spy' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What key topics are covered in 'American Spy'? A: 'American Spy' covers topics including the CIA's manipulation of media, the Watergate scandal, and covert actions taken by U.S. Presidents during the Cold War.
- Q: Is 'American Spy' considered a reliable source for historical events? A: Yes, 'American Spy' includes documentation from audiotape transcripts and official documents, providing a factual basis for the historical events discussed.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading 'American Spy'? A: 'American Spy' is recommended for readers interested in espionage, political history, and real-life spy tales.
- Q: Are there any special features included in 'American Spy'? A: 'American Spy' includes previously unreleased details about the Watergate cover-up and insights into high-stakes political maneuvers during its time.
- Q: What edition of 'American Spy' is available? A: 'American Spy' is available in its first edition.