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During an interview in his 70s, Evan Thomas shared how the inception of The Wise Men was born out of youthful curiosity. In the mid-1980s, Thomas and Isaacson, both in their 30s and relatively inexperienced in foreign policy, embarked on what they described as a thrilling adventure. The project drew upon the dramatic transformation of the United States as it emerged from the chaos of WWII to take its place as a global superpower. The book aimed to profile six men who propelled the U.S. into this new role, uncovering their histories, ideologies, and the social dynamics that defined their years in power.
Who Were the Wise Men?
The six individuals highlighted in the book were prominent figures in shaping the U.S. foreign policy establishment: