The book received a polarized reception depending on the audience:
Weiner argues the CIA has consistently failed its primary mission: informing the President about the world. He highlights major intelligence misses, including the Soviet atomic bomb (1949), the invasion of South Korea (1950), and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union (1989).
Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA: Weiner, Tim - Amazon.com
The phrase "Legacy of Ashes" comes from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who reportedly used it to describe the state of American intelligence near the end of his term.
Weiner describes the organization as "dangerously incompetent," citing instances where agents were sent into denied areas only to be immediately captured or killed. Critical Reception
The book received a polarized reception depending on the audience:
Weiner argues the CIA has consistently failed its primary mission: informing the President about the world. He highlights major intelligence misses, including the Soviet atomic bomb (1949), the invasion of South Korea (1950), and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union (1989).
Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA: Weiner, Tim - Amazon.com
The phrase "Legacy of Ashes" comes from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who reportedly used it to describe the state of American intelligence near the end of his term.
Weiner describes the organization as "dangerously incompetent," citing instances where agents were sent into denied areas only to be immediately captured or killed. Critical Reception
