WHY WE ARE HERE:

This site is intended as a repository where Internet users can access information about James Webb's professional career and also read many of the more important articles and editorials he has written over the years.

Also included are areas that have reviews of each of Mr. Webb's six novels and a collection of straightforward, thought provoking speeches.
 

For more than two decades James Webb has been involved as a leader of thought and action on a wide array of literary, political and national defense issues.

During a varied career that includes serving as a combat Marine in Vietnam, a full committee counsel in Congress, novelist, journalist, screenwriter, high-ranking Pentagon official, international business consultant and political commentator, he has earned a reputation for blunt honesty and intellectual independence that is rare in American public life.  He is also known throughout military and veterans circles for his steadfast defense of the integrity and well-being of those who have served our country.