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Bacon: The best-kept secret in Washington

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The Power of Dinner Parties in Diplomacy

This chapter explores the crucial role of social gatherings in Washington, emphasizing how dinner parties hosted by influential figures facilitated informal discussions that shaped critical policy decisions, including the Truman Doctrine. It contrasts historical elite gatherings with today's political landscape, questioning whether missed opportunities for diplomacy can be regained.

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