Star spangled security : applying lessons learned over six decades safeguarding America

Star spangled security : applying lessons learned over six decades safeguarding America / Harold Brown with Joyce Winslow.

Author/creator	Brown, Harold, 1927-2019
Other author/creator	Winslow, Joyce.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2012.
Description	xviii, 277 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Brown, Harold, 1927-2019 United States. Department of Defense--Biography. National security--United States --Decision making --Case studies. Cabinet officers--United States --Biography. National security--United States --History. United States--Military policy --Decision making --Case studies. United States--Military policy --Planning.

Contents	Prologue -- Oh, say can you see : the view from the top -- What so proudly we hail : ensuring national defense through its budget -- Stripes and bright stars : how the team at the top affects security policy -- The perilous fight : Iranian revolution and the hostage crisis -- Rockets' red glare and bombs : plans, programs, and agreements -- The ramparts we watched : dealing with the outside world -- That banner yet waves : preparing for what lies ahead -- Land of the free : stimulating the national economy for international security -- Home of the brave : America at a tipping point.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2012033419
ISBN	9780815723820 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN	0815723822 (hbk. : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	UA23 .B78449 2012	✔ Available	Place Hold