Establishing the Secretary's role
Subtitle: James Forrestal
By: Jeffrey A. Larsen and Erin R. Mahan
Contributors: Mahan, Erin R., 1969-; United States. Department of Defense. Historical Office; National Defense University Press
Series: Cold War foreign policy series; Special study -- 1
Publisher: National Defense University Press for the Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 33
Subjects: United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense; Influence; Military policy; United States; Foreign relations; History
Description: The Cold War inspired and influenced the growth and evolution of the Secretary of Defense's role in foreign affairs. This study emphasizes the Secretary's role in the policy process -- the interaction of individuals and institutions -- and how the position evolved between 1947 and the early 1990s with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Notes: "June 2011."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 27-31).
Table of contents: title: Background : the limits of the U.S. military in foreign policy formulation; title: The impact of World War II; title: National Security Act of 1947; title: Early trials and tribulations; title: Developing a concept of national security; title: Conclusion.