The Situation Room by George Stephanopoulos Summary
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Step inside the White House's most secretive chamber where history unfolds. Stephanopoulos' #1 bestseller reveals presidential crises from JFK's assassination to 9/11, with minute-by-minute transcripts and a bizarre CIA psychic program that actually gathered intelligence during the Carter administration.
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Behind the Doors of Presidential Power
The Situation Room-that windowless, low-ceilinged space beneath the White House-has witnessed America's most consequential decisions for over six decades. Created by Kennedy after the Bay of Pigs disaster revealed shocking communication failures, this nerve center has evolved from a simple "pigpen" into the heart of presidential decision-making. What makes this space extraordinary isn't its physical attributes but the human drama that unfolds within. Here, presidents face their most harrowing choices, revealing their character under pressure. Some rise magnificently to challenges while others falter. Through the stories of those who served there, we glimpse how history's pivotal moments unfold-not in grand theaters but in cramped rooms where leaders must make impossible choices with limited information and the weight of the world on their shoulders.
From Crisis to Command Center
The Weight of War
Decisions That Define Presidencies
The Human Element
When History Happens
The Room That Endures
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