A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam
From this brief vignette of the funeral of John Paul Vann, what facts can we glean about his life and personality?
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John Paul Vann is a hard-driving individual who has very established views about right and wrong and the world in general. He is single-purposed and determined, dedicated almost entirely to service in the military. As such, he often has strong disagreements with his superiors and those around him.