Americanizing the Vietnam War

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In 1964-65, the United States made a series of decisions that culminated in the commitment of large ground forces to South Vietnam for sustained offensive action. President Johnson thus effectively took over the defense of South Vietnam. This...

The Legal Services Corporation Under the Reagan Administration: The Congress (A) (Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In 1981, the Reagan administration proposed the elimination of the federally-funded Legal Services Corporation (LSC), sparking an intense and ideologically bitter fight in Congress between pro- and anti-LSC forces. Part A gives a brief history...

The Legal Services Corporation Under the Reagan Administration: The Congress (A)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In 1981, the Reagan administration proposed the elimination of the federally-funded Legal Services Corporation (LSC), sparking an intense and ideologically bitter fight in Congress between pro- and anti-LSC forces. Part A gives a brief history...

The Legal Services Corporation Under the Reagan Administration: The Congress (A) (Abridged)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In 1981, the Reagan administration proposed the elimination of the federally-funded Legal Services Corporation (LSC), sparking an intense and ideologically bitter fight in Congress between pro- and anti-LSC forces. Part A gives a brief history...

Verdun and Versailles

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

World War I and its aftermath left deep scars on Europe, scars not only of human and material devastation, but of biased national perspective as well. This case examines how the lessons of World War I influenced British Prime Minister Neville...

Colorado Growth Policy (Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

This case examines a five-year effort by Governor Richard Lamm to influence economic and population growth in Colorado. In particular, it focuses on the evolution of a set of ten Human Settlement Policies, created as guidelines for state...

Colorado Growth Policy

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

This case examines a five-year effort by Governor Richard Lamm to influence economic and population growth in Colorado. In particular, it focuses on the evolution of a set of ten Human Settlement Policies, created as guidelines for state...

Fraud, Abuse and Waste at HEW: Abridged

Publication Date: January 01, 1982

During her lunch break, Eileen Shanahan, HEW assistant secretary for public affairs, learns that the first annual report of HEW's inspector general, due to be published the next day, will claim that HEW "wastes seven billion dollars a year." The...

George Washington

Publication Date: January 01, 1982

This case presents a firsthand view of the commander-in-chief of the American Revolutionary Army and the first president of the United States, as seen through the eyes of his contemporaries. Quoting liberally from their assessments, both good...

Keynes and Friedman on the Great Depression

Publication Date: January 01, 1982

The dispute between John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman over economic theory has established many of the parameters for current economic discussion and political action. This case examines their differing perspectives on the Great...

Office for Civil Rights (B: Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1982

This case examines attempts made in the late 1970s to revitalize the much-maligned Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Part A puts the student in the position of David Tatel, recently appointed director of...

Office for Civil Rights (B)

Publication Date: January 01, 1982

This case examines attempts made in the late 1970s to revitalize the much-maligned Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Part A puts the student in the position of David Tatel, recently appointed...