Word: presidentitis
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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1. The Selling of the President 1968, McGinniss (1)
10. The Making of the President 1968, White (6)
Although it sounded "fishy," he asked no further questions. Nor did anyone else, it seems, until a troubled Viet Nam veteran, who had served with many of the men at Charlie Company, wrote his now-famous letters to some 30 Washington officials, including the President, the Sec retary of Defense...
Unless those men retain military links, such as reserve status, they may be immune from prosecution. In 1955, the Supreme Court ruled that civilians cannot be court-martialed for crimes they committed during military service. The court did suggest a remedy: new laws could provide for trial in federal courts...
Kissinger, who claims to be "a secret swinger," lavishes his attentions on plenty of other Washington ladies. By making a pact with White House Social Secretary Lucy Winchester, he has contrived to be seated next to the most beautiful women at presidential dinners, even though protocol would normally demand that...