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OverviewWhen Lyndon Baines Johnson wanted to go somewhere, there was no stopping him. This dynamic president called for Air Force One as others summon a taxi-at a moment's notice, whatever the hour or the weather. And the man who made sure that LBJ got his ride was General James U. Cross, the president's hand-picked pilot, top military assistant, and personal confidante. One of the few Air Force One pilots to have a position, simultaneously, in the White House, General Cross is also the only member of LBJ's inner circle who has not publicly offered his recollections of the president. In this book, he goes on the record, creating a fascinating, behind-the-scenes portrait of America's complex, often contradictory, always larger-than-life thirty-sixth president. General Cross tells an engrossing story. In addition to piloting Air Force One around the globe, he served President Johnson in multiple capacities, including directing the Military Office in the White House; managing a secret two-million-dollar presidential emergency fund; supervising the presidential retreat at Camp David, the president's entire transportation fleet, and the presidential bomb shelters; running the White House Mess; hiring White House social aides, including the president's future son-in-law, Charles Robb; and writing condolence letters to the families of soldiers killed in Vietnam. This wide-ranging, around-the-clock access to President Johnson allowed Cross to witness events and share moments that add color and depth to our understanding of America's arguably most demanding and unpredictable president. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James U. Cross , Denise Gamino , Gary RicePublisher: University of Texas Press Imprint: University of Texas Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.313kg ISBN: 9780292747777ISBN 10: 0292747772 Pages: 220 Publication Date: 01 May 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter One. The Longest Day Chapter Two. The Early Years Chapter Three. Bringing Home a Hero Chapter Four. Joining the Inner Circle Chapter Five. Angel Is Airborne Chapter Six. The Shadow of Vietnam Chapter Seven. The Enforcer Chapter Eight. Visiting Vietnam and Southeast Asia Chapter Nine. Around the World, Part One Chapter Ten. Around the World, Part Two Chapter Eleven. Going to War Chapter Twelve. Farewell to a Friend Author's Note IndexReviewsWhat a delightful, honest, and entertaining story Jim Cross tells... a bird's-eye view, from the cockpit of Air Force One, of why character counts. - Bill Moyers Jim Cross has led a dynamic life in service for others, and I have no doubt generations yet to come will be enriched by his worthy story, as our family always has been. - Luci Baines Johnson What a delightful, honest, and entertaining story Jim Cross tells... a birds-eye view, from the cockpit of Air Force One, of why character counts. Bill Moyers Jim Cross has led a dynamic life in service for others, and I have no doubt generations yet to come will be enriched by his worthy story, as our family always has been. Luci Baines Johnson Author InformationJames U. Cross served as Lyndon Johnson's pilot from 1962 until mid-1968. Cross retired from the Air Force as a Brigadier General and commander of Bergstrom Air Force Base in 1971. Today he lives in Gatesville, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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