Espeicially for those interested in world affairs --
In these confusing days of pandemic and other world uncertainties, it may be useful to review the aftermath of the 1961 fiasco at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba. This invasion, overseen ultimately by the new and inexperienced President John Kennedy, led the young Chief Executive to consult former President Dwight Eisenhower for advice. In a well-publicized visit to Camp David, Eisenhower delivered to Kennedy the words of wisdom Kennedy sought.
The story of this meeting is told elsewhere, including in a Life special magazine article, I believe. One piece of advice Mr. Eisenhower gave Kennedy was to get all the experts in the room at the same time and let them hash it out. It is not my purpose here to try to analyze what is going on in the world today. But perhaps -- as I say -- a review of the Bay of Pigs disaster may prove more than a little useful.
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