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John F. Kennedy: A Biography

By Michael Meagher Ph.D. , Larry D. Gragg

Book information

Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2011
ISBN
0313354162, 9780313354168
LCC
E842.K43 M43 2011
Google Books ID
sD_Lshj2PmYC
Open Library ID
OL24848318M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1675755 bytes)
Edition
annotated edition
Pages
198\198
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

John F. Kennedy is revered as one of the United States' most iconic and inspirational presidents. Among his historic accomplishments, however, Kennedy was also a human being who made tragic miscalculations in the Bay of Pigs fiasco, publicly expressed doubts about democracy, and supported the use of fear-based tactics to manipulate the American people.John F. Kennedy: A Biography provides background information about the Kennedy family in the early 20th century, describes the rise of Joseph P. Kennedy as a major figure in American life, and chronicles the subsequent emergence of his second son, John F. Kennedy, as a leading figure in American politics. The authors provide a fascinating look at how the characteristics of a 23-year-old John F. Kennedy in 1940 were borne out in his performance as president two decades later.

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