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A History of Secrecy in the United States Government

David B. Frost

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English

McFarland & Co Inc
30 August 2017

History; Central government

When the framers of the Constitution gathered in the summer of 1787, their deliberations were shrouded in secrecy. The Pennsylvania State House was locked, armed guards were posted and the 55 delegates of the Constitutional Convention were sworn to secrecy by presiding officer George Washington.

Ordinary Americans were allowed no role in shaping the country's national charter. Its principle architect, James Madison, believed secrecy was necessary to prevent ""a thousand of erroneous and perhaps mischievous reports,"" and directed that his personal notes from the Convention not be published until after his death.

Secrecy has always played a role in American governance, from the First Continental Congress to the Manhattan Project to today's controversial procedures for protecting national security. The author examines the balance between the ideal of openness in government and the real world need for secrecy, and the political accommodations that have been made for each.

By: David B. Frost
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781476664002
ISBN 10: 1476664005
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 30 August 2017
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

A retired corporate attorney, David B. Frost lives in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida.