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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
NO GOOD, October 20, 2002
By A Customer
William Hughes' life is built on conspiracy theories. He tries to defame Israelis regarding the USS Liberty friendly fire incident even though the CIA, Senate, Congress, Navy, and several other groups have all ruled the attack was an accident.C.I.A. report June 13, 1967 no malice; attack a mistake
U.S. Navy Court of Inquiry June 18, 1967 mistaken identity
Report by Clark Clifford July 18, 1967 no evidence ship was known to be American
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence 1979/1981 no merit to claims attack was intentional
National Security Agency 1981 Mistaken identity
House Armed Services Cmtee 1991/1992 No support for claims attack was intentional The last investigation was spurred by White House Chief of Staff John Sununu, who, after meeting with Liberty veterans, referred them to Representative Nick Mavroules, chairman Subcommittee on Investigations of the House Armed Services Committee. After a one year investigation the matter was closed, the investigators evidently finding nothing to support conspiracy claims or any Israeli intentions to attack a US ship
There was no malice, there was no conspiracy to attack the ship. DON't waste your time or money with this book.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Baltimore Iconoclast, October 29, 2002
Being orginally from the Baltimore Md. area and having lived during those times referred to I really enjoyed the book. At lot of the articles I was familiar with but did not have the in depth knowledge of them. I especially enjoyed the chapters on Mary Avara, who I knew personally,loved and admired, and " Soft Shoes" a legend in his own time along with Harry Agro and Tom Ward. Hopefully the author will do another perhaps on the polictical lives of the aforemented with more insight on some of the great political characters of the area and times.Keep up the good work.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Home Town Boy Scores Big, November 7, 2002
I found this book very interesting, since I lived in Maryland for some time. I particulary enjoyed the articles on the politicians, such as: Gov. William Donald Schafer, Rep. Helen Bentely, Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., State Senator Harry "Soft Shoes" McGuirk, and former Rep. Parren J. Mitchell, one of the great heroes of the African-American community.For a time, I also lived in the Middle East. I found Mr. Hughes' article on the "Agony of Lebanon" very insightful and ringing with the truth. And, although, I am not of the Catholic faith, his defense of Pope Pius XII from his Christian-bashing critics was very compelling for me. Also, appreciated the accurate account of the U.S.S. Liberty, which the U.S. government is covering up. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this book to anyone, expecially those of you that have lived in Maryland. This author has a great love of this state and first hand experience with many of the great people that have made Maryland what it is today.
Carolyn Johnson
Florida
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