Chairmanship of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1949-1999

Prepared by the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in conjunction with the 50th anniversary the chairmanship. Gives a historical perspective on the development of the chairmanship as an institution as well as on the Chairman's & Vice Chairman's role in the formulation & implementation of our national security policy. Sheds light on civil-military relations at the highest level during the Cold War & its immediate aftermath & provides valuable insight into the interaction of individuals, circumstances, & law, which produced the chairmanship as we know it today. Illustrated with formal color portraits & informal photographs of each Chairman during that period .Jaffe, Lorna S. is the author of 'Chairmanship of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1949-1999' with ISBN 9780756720704 and ISBN 0756720702.