Title: An unsung soldier : the life of Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster /
Authors: Jordan, Robert S., 1929-
Year: 2013
Subjects: Goodpaster, Andrew J.; Eisenhower, Dwight D. Friends and associates.; United States. Biography.; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Biography.; United States Military Academy Biography.; Generals United States Biography; National security United States Decision making History; Cold War; United States History, Military
Abstract: Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster was one of the leading soldier-scholars of his time. He stood as a key figure among the dominant American military and political personalities during the Cold War. Goodpaster served Gen. Dwight Eisenhower in establishing the international military component of NATO and then served as Staff Secretary and Defense Liaison Officer in the Eisenhower White House. He achieved the highest international military command assignment possible when, after serving in Vietnam as Deputy Commander, he was appointed NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He was called out of retirement to restore the integrity of West Point after a major ethical crisis. Upon his final retirement and for over a quarter-century thereafter, he was actively involved in both the formal and informal world of Washington policy-making, making his mark repeatedly as a respected participant.
Contents: List of acronyms and abbreviations -- A career in preparation and execution -- The professional foundation -- Professional planning -- Goodpaster and the creation of NATO/SHAPE -- Solarium: the articulation of a national posture -- The "new look" -- Goodpaster with Eisenhower -- Presidential staff secretary and counselor -- A functional national security system -- National defense writ large -- Eisenhower's health crises -- The U-2 and overflights -- Arrival at the top -- Deputy commander and commander-designate in VIet Nam -- As NATO Supreme Allied Commander -- Returning to West Point as Superintendent -- Conclusions: the soldier-scholar in the national security policy process -- Afterword -- Appendix: contributions to public and voluntary service.