Unknown unknowns, the ones we dont know we dont know. To many, this seemed silly at the time it was first recited by the author. The certainty of donald rumsfeld part 1 the new york times. Sep 20, 2010 former defense secretary donald rumsfeld announced the title of his memoir. In february 2002, donald rumsfeld, the then us secretary of state for defence, stated at a defence department briefing. Finally, while there are multiple variations of the known unknowns, as the name implies, this list includes expected but unaccounted errors.
Learn more about rumsfelds life and public service career in this article. Early leaks of the books defiant take on his life, times, and conduct of the iraq war drew howls from some of the targets of his scoresettlingbut rumsfeld battles on, taking his unapologetic account to the public. Jul, 2017 donald rumsfeld still defiant in new book, known and unknown. The certainty of donald rumsfeld part 1 by errol morris march 25, 2014 9. But there are also unknown unknowns the ones we dont know we dont know. Errol morris on rumsfeld, the truth and the unknown known our greatest interviewer meets the bush eras great bullshit artist, who has no doubts, no regrets and no questions. May 05, 2014 the unknown known is a timely reflection on the failures of american foreign policy this century.
A memoir by donald rumsfeld and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Known and unknown wake county public libraries overdrive. Philippe sands is far from swayed by donald rumsfeld s apologia. Donald rumsfeld defense department briefing, february 12, 2002 federal par. Mar 25, 2014 many people associate the phrases the known known, the known unknown and the unknown unknown with rumsfeld, but few people are aware of how he first presented these ideas to the public. Known and unknown, by donald rumsfeld, dated 201102, excerpts by donald rumsfeld and milton friedman and others, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues.
Known and unknown delivers both a fascinating narrative for todays readers and an unprecedented resource for tomorrows historians. However this work does not replace in any case by donald rumsfelds book. Nov 09, 2006 after all, it was set to verse in the poem the unknown, part of columnist hart seelys collection, pieces of intelligence. Jan 10, 2011 rumsfeld s book known and unknown is out in america on 8 february, and is said by publisher penguin to pull no punches in its inside look at the bush administration, 911 and the iraq war. That is to say, there are things that we now know we dont know. Leadership lessons in business, politics, war, and life 20 comprised guidelines he had written out on note cards during his career, fleshed out with observations from historical figures and personal acquaintances. The life and times of donald rumsfeld is a 20 american documentary film about the political career of former u. Rumsfeld served as secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 under gerald ford, and again from january 2001 to december 2006 under george w. He and a small coterie of compliant associates ignored knowns and unknowns. The title of the movie, the unknown known, comes from rumsfeld s most famous statement while serving as george w. His father came from a germanamerican family that had emigrated in the 1870s from weyhe in lower saxony, 8 9 10. Donald henry rumsfeld born july 9, 1932 is an american politician and businessman.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading known and unknown. It is a pleasure to be back in brussels and at nato. Discover the enhanced ebook edition of known and unknown offering an unprecedented reading experience for a memoir by a major public figure. Rumsfeld s book known and unknown is out in america on 8 february, and is said by publisher penguin to pull no punches in its inside look at the bush administration, 911 and the iraq war. Known and unknown, a nod to his bestknown quotation. It includes state department cables, correspondence. Reports that say that something hasnt happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns. But the book places the reader in rumsfeld s chair and is. Apr 16, 2020 finally, while there are multiple variations of the known unknowns, as the name implies, this list includes expected but unaccounted errors. These are the data points and ideas we understand and see every day, guided by our own biases and preconceptions.
But the book places the reader in rumsfelds chair and is. There are known knowns, things we know that we know. Donald rumsfeld still defiant in new book, known and unknown. In his memoir, known and unknown 2011, rumsfeld defended his handling of the wars in afghanistan and iraq.
Mar 27, 2014 the title of the movie, the unknown known, comes from rumsfeld s most famous statement while serving as george w. Rumsfeld s statement brought much fame and public attention to the concepts of known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns, but national security and intelligence professionals have long used an analysis technique referred to as the johari window. He is both the youngest and the secondoldest person to have served as secretary of defense. And each year, we discover a few more of those unknown unknowns. Donald rumsfelds memoir up against satirical unknowns. Discover known and unknown deluxe offering an unprecedented reading experience for a memoir by a major public figure. Secretary of defense and congressman donald rumsfeld, directed by academy award winning documentarian and filmmaker errol morris.
Known and unknown ebook by donald rumsfeld 9781101502495. Secretary of defense donald rumsfeld spoke these words at a press briefing in 2002 in response to a question about weapons of mass destruction in iraq. For webconnected readers, it features more than 500 links to neverbeforeavailable original documents from donald rumsfelds extensive. Anything can happen unpredictable errors, bugs, slowdowns, scale and performance issues, etc. Whether or not rumsfeld admits that he made mistakes is almost beside the point. Those looking for mea culpas in known and unknown over the handling of iraq or afghanistan or abu ghraib will no doubt be disappointed. Donald henry rumsfeld born july 9, 1932 is an american former politician.
The idea of unknown unknowns was created in 1955 by two american psychologists, joseph luft 19162014 and harrington ingham 1916. Steve carell calls donald rumsfeld the part i was born to play duration. Department of defense dod news briefing on february 12, 2002, about the lack of evidence linking the government of iraq with the supply of. Many people associate the phrases the known known, the known unknown and the unknown unknown with rumsfeld, but few people are aware of how he first presented these ideas to the public. Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. For webconnected readers, it features more than 500 links to neverbeforeavailable original documents from donald rumsfeld.
The existential poetry of donald rumsfeld, and later set to music by. Donald henry rumsfeld was born on july 9, 1932, in chicago, illinois, the son of jeannette kearsley nee husted and george donald rumsfeld. After a long silence, donald rumsfeld opened both barrels tuesday, releasing his memoir, known and unknown. See also known unknowns tv episode and the unknown known film. The life and times of donald rumsfeld is a american documentary film about the life of former u. Errol morris on rumsfeld, the truth and the unknown known. Donald rumsfeld defense secretary reports that say that something hasnt happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known. But of late it seems to be more and more prescient and prophetic with every passing day.
To those things clausewitz wrote about uncertainty and chance, i would add a few comments on unknown unknowns those things that a commander doesnt even know he doesnt know. Like donald rumsfeld, known and unknown pulls no punches. However this work does not replace in any case by donald rumsfeld s book. Known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. Donald rumsfelds maddening confession in the unknown known. Known knowns, known unknowns, unknown unknowns and the. This ebook consists of a summary of the ideas, viewpoints and facts presented by donald rumsfeld in his book known and unknown a memoir. Donald rumsfeld donald henry rumsfeld born july 9, 1932 is an american former politician. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Philippe sands is far from swayed by donald rumsfelds apologia. With the same directness that defined his career in public service, rumsfeld s memoir is filled with previously undisclosed details and insights about the bush administration, 911, and the wars in afghanistan and iraq. Rumsfeld was warned of the risks of criminal investigation before he signed. Known and unknown by donald rumsfeld overdrive rakuten. Secretary of defense and congressman donald rumsfeld, directed by academy award winning documentarian and. Bushs defense secretary chides colin powell, says he would have gone into iraq even if hed known saddam had no wmdsand discusses. But there are also unknown unknowns, things we do not know we dont know. For webconnected readers, it features more than 500 links to neverbeforeavailable original documents from donald rumsfeld s extensive personal archive. This summary offers a concise overview of the entire book in less than 30 minutes reading time. Known and unknown bucks county free library overdrive. There are known knowns is a phrase from a response united states secretary of defense donald rumsfeld gave to a question at a u. They all fall short by one of exhausting the matrix of known and knowable. Known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns youtube. For webconnected readers, it features more than 500 links to neverbeforeavailable original documents from donald rumsfeld s.
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