Haig: The General's Progress

by Roger Morris

Traces the secretary of state's career, from his early army rise, through the Nixon-Kissinger years, Vietnam, and his NATO command, to his activities under Reagan, assessing the quality of the man himself

Hardcover

First published July 1, 1982

About the author

There is more than one author with this name. For the novelist, see R.N. Morris. Further disambiguation:

[1 space] American historian
[2 spaces] Food & wine (page: Roger Morris)
[3 spaces] Northumberland (page: Roger Morris)
[4 spaces] Artist & maritime historian (page: Roger Morris)

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Roger Morris is an American public servant, historian, and political writer.

Roger Morris earned his doctorate in government from Harvard University. He entered government service in 1966 as an aide to former United States Secretary of State Dean Acheson. He first joined the National Security Council staff under the administration of Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson. When Republican Richard Nixon won the presidency in 1968, he appointed Henry Kissinger as his National Security Advisor, and Kissinger asked Morris to remain on the NSC staff as a senior staff member. However, Morris resigned in April 1970, when Nixon ordered the Cambodian Campaign.

Morris has served as a university lecturer, but is best known as a writer. He serves as a senior fellow of the Green Institute.

Reviews

[Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roger Morris had Al Haig figured out, and it’s obvious here.

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit nitpicky, but it's a guy who deserves it.

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

(pre-Goodreads)

Enjoyed it.

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