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John F. Kennedy :

0313354162

0313354170

9780313354168

9780313354175

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John F. Kennedy :

[Book]

a biography /

Michael Meagher and Larry D. Gragg

Santa Barbara :

Greenwood,

©2011

179 pages :

illustrations ;

23 cm

Greenwood biographies

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-174) and index

The Kennedy family : modest beginnings and beyond -- From student to war hero -- Congressman Kennedy -- Senator Kennedy -- The 1960 presidential campaign -- Into the fire : foreign policy -- The new frontier : domestic policy -- Explaining the assassination -- Camelot -- Appendix A : selection of speeches by President John F. Kennedy

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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. This 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 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.--From publisher description

Kennedy, John F., (John Fitzgerald),1917-1963

Presidents-- United States, Biography

Meagher, Michael

Gragg, Larry Dale,1950-

20171120170506.5

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