City of Newsmen: Public Lies and Professional Secrets in Cold War Washington

The City of Newsmen by Kathryn McGarr is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the untold story of foreign policy journalism in Washington during and after World War II.

This book explores the back hallways and private clubs of the 1940s and 1950s, revealing how white male reporters suppressed their skepticism to build one of the most powerful and enduring constructed realities in recent US history - the Washington Cold War consensus.

Despite being seen as unduly complicit with the government by the 1960s, these reporters were self-aware as they negotiated for access, prominence, and the truth.

This book provides a fascinating look into the inner workings of the press corps during this time and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of journalism and foreign policy.