THE LENIN PLOTThe Unknown Story of America’s War Against RussiaBy Barnes CarrIn a famous speech shown on Russian television in 1984, President Reagan spoke directly to the Soviet people. It is one of the myths the United States has maintained about its relationship with Russia. Most Russian history textbooks contain at least a brief mention of the invasion by American forces (along with the British and French) of northern Russia in 1918, after the Bolshevik Revolution. President Woodrow Wilson, supposedly a pillar of moral rectitude, and his pious secretary of state, Robert Lansing, lied about American involvement. The story is vividly told by Carr, who has unearthed some fascinating new archival sources to add to a sparkling narrative.

Source: New York Times October 06, 2020 09:00 UTC