Kennedy: A Cultural History of an American Icon

by Mark White and Mark J. White

Book Overview

During his lifetime, John F. Kennedy created a dazzling image that has been sustained since his assassination in 1963. This book examines how Kennedy succeeded in using his military service in World War II, his literary efforts, his sex appeal, his family and other attributes and achievements to develop such a potent image. It also explores the roles played by Joseph and Jackie Kennedy in bolstering his appeal.

Probably no other figure in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441148175
• ISBN13: 9781441148179
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.4"