Acheson: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World

I found the biography rewarding primarily for the examination of the character of Acheson. Although the book was well-written, my greatest pleasure came from reading the details behind such a powerful and successful man, and I felt I shared many of the qualities of what was once greatness.

3221. Acheson / The Secretary of State Who Created the American World, by James Chace (read July 20, 1999) Since I read and greatly liked Present at the Creation, by Dean Acheson, when I read it in May of 1981, I didn't think it was necessary to read this book, but I am glad I did. It tells an absorbing and important story, and the account of those momentous times in 1950-1951 was simply entrancing reading. I certainly appreciate anew the fact that Truman and Acheson were where they were, and feel the nation must be eternally grateful for that. Even tho all the events described in the book seemed awfully familiar to me--I lived thru them and followed them intently as they occurred--this was very enjoyable reading.

Very worthwhile reading. Acheson's name comes up a lot so it is important to understand who he was and why