John F. Kennedy: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

By: Michael E. Ph.D. and Larry D. Gragg

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Synopsis: This biography examines the life and political career of a president whose idealism and policies continue to impact the world today despite his brief time in office.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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 179 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780313354175
Related ISBNs:: 9780313354168
Publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Addition:: 06/06/23
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Reading Age:: 7–17
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.