United States - 20th Century - History, Presidents & Politics (U.S.), Presidents of the United States - Biography, Presidents of the U.S.A. - Biography, U.S. Politics & Government - 1960-1963, United States - Patriotism
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Synopsis
An accessible, in-depth biography of JFK, that covers key events in his presidency such as the Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, civil rights, and his assassination. It also aims to explain the cultural significance of the Kennedy administration and how it's been perceived as key in the "awakened" mindset at the onset of the 1960s. The book also covers how his unexpected and filmed death is a major touchstone for everyone old enough to remember it.Editorials
Children's Literature
This biography of one of our American heroes is part of the "Trailblazers of the Modern World" series in the World Almanac Library. It does a very competent job of chronicling the short life of John F. Kennedy. Photographs and excerpts from speeches are interspersed with the text. Some of the most interesting parts include the story of a harrowing rescue on the PT109, Kennedy's success as an author and his dedication to the civil rights movement. A glossary, timeline and further resources are provided as appendices. 2001, World Almanac Library, $26.60. Ages 9 to 14. Reviewer:Carol LynchBook Details
Published
July 1, 2013
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pages
56
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781432980979