John F. Kennedy: A Sense Of Purpose

By Charles Lam Markmann and Mark Sherwin

Book Overview

""John F. Kennedy: A Sense of Purpose"" is a biography of the 35th President of the United States, written by Charles Lam Markmann. The book offers a comprehensive look at Kennedy's life, from his childhood and early political career to his presidency and tragic assassination. Markmann explores Kennedy's family background, education, and military service, as well as his rise to prominence in politics, including his time as a congressman and senator. The book also delves into Kennedy's personal life, including his marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier and his struggles with health issues.Throughout the book, Markmann emphasizes Kennedy's sense of purpose and his commitment to public service. He examines Kennedy's policies and initiatives as president, including the New Frontier program, the Bay of Pigs invasion, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The book also covers Kennedy's efforts to address civil rights issues, his support for space exploration, and his efforts to improve relations with the Soviet Union.Markmann draws on a range of sources to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Kennedy, including interviews with friends and associates, archival documents, and Kennedy's own writings and speeches. The book offers insights into Kennedy's personality, leadership style, and legacy, and provides a compelling narrative of one of the most significant figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163823260
• ISBN13: 9781163823262
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"