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JFK. by Logevall, Fredrik,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."By the time of his assassination in 1963, John F. Kennedy stood at the helm of the greatest power the world had ever seen, a booming American nation he had steered through some of the most perilous diplomatic standoffs of the Cold War era. Born in 1917 to a striving Irish American family that had ascended the ranks of Boston's labyrinthine political machine, Kennedy was bred for government, and his meteoric rise to become the youngest president ever cemented his status as one of the most mythologized political figures in American history. And yet, in the decades since his untimely death, hagiographic portrayals of his dazzling charisma, reports of his extramarital affairs, and disagreements over his political legacy have made our 35th president more mysterious than ever--a problem further exacerbated by the fact that no genuinely comprehensive account of his life has yet been attempted. Beckoned by this gap in our historical knowledge, Fredrik Logevall has spent seven years searching for the "real" JFK. The result of this prodigious effort is a sweeping two-volume biography that, for the first time, properly contextualizes Kennedy amidst the roiling American Century. Beginning with the three generations of Kennedy men and women who transformed the clan from working-class Irish immigrants to members of Boston's political elite, Volume One spans the first thirty-nine years of JFK's life, from sickly second son to restless Harvard undergraduate and World War II hero, through his ascendance on Capitol Hill and, finally, his decision to run for president. In chronicling Kennedy's extraordinary life and times, Logevall offers the clearest portrait we have of an iconic, yet still elusive, American president."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; United States. Congress. Senate; Legislators; Presidents;
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Eunice : the Kennedy who changed the world / by McNamara, Eileen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Examines the life of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, covering her Stanford education, her inspirational relationship with her sister Rosemary, her advocacy on behalf of disabled citizens, and her role as founder of the Special Olympics.
Subjects: Biographies.; Shriver, Eunice Kennedy.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; Kennedy, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1888-1969; Kennedy family.; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.); Special Olympics, Inc.; Women philanthropists; Philanthropists; Presidents;
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Jackie & me / by Bayard, Louis,author.;
"A historical novel depicting a naïve, career-girl version of Jackie Kennedy and her iconic marriage-in-the-making to an elusive John F. Kennedy, narrated by Jack's best friend and fixer, Lem Billings"--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Billings, K. Lemoyne (Kirk Lemoyne), 1917-1981; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994; Courtship; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships;
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Clone High. [videorecording] / by KaBOOM! Entertainment,production company.; Nelvana (Firm),production company.;
The greatest minds of the world have been cloned and are now attending high school together. A secret government plan to dig up historical figures and clone them has worked. It is 16 years later, and the clones are now in high school. The five main characters are Abe Lincoln, an all around nice but naive guy who lusts after the school sexpot Cleopatra, who is dating the macho JFK. Also, Abe's two best friends are Joan of Arc, an angst ridden goth girl who is in love with him, and Gandhi, a none-stop party animal. Clone High bravely tackles challenging teen issues, such as sleep deprivation, catching ADD from toilet seats, the evils of litter, and having the guy you like not like you back the same way you like him. Will Abe get together with Cleo, or be thwarted by the handsome JFK? Will Joan finally get Abe to notice her? Who's to say?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereophonic.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television programs.; Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C.; Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948; Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Clone High (Imaginary organization); High school students; Human cloning;
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The house of Kennedy / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Fagen, Cynthia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-421).The Kennedys have always been a family of charismatic adventurers, raised to take risks and excel, living by the dual family mottos: "To whom much is given, much is expected" and "Win at all costs." And they do--but at a price. Across decades and generations, the Kennedys have occupied a unique place in the American imagination: charmed, cursed, at once familiar and unknowable. The House of Kennedy is a revealing, fascinating account of America's most storied family, as told by America's most trusted storyteller.
Subjects: Biographies.; Biographies.; Biographies.; Biographies.; Kennedy family.; Politicians; Kennedy, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1888-1969.; Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald, 1890-1995.; Kennedy, Kathleen, 1920-1948.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Kennedy, Rosemary, 1918-2005.; Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968.; Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994.; Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY; TRUE CRIME; Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994.; Kennedy, Rosemary, 1918-2005.; Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald, 1890-1995.; Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968.; Kennedy, Kathleen, 1920-1948.; Kennedy, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1888-1969.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009.; Kennedy family.; Politicians.; Presidents; Politicians;
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Four friends : promising lives cut short / by Cohan, William D.,author.;
'Four Friends' is a powerful portrait of the lives of four boarding school graduates who died too young, John F. Kennedy, Jr. among them, by their fellow Andover classmate and bestselling author, William D. Cohan.
Subjects: Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999; Daniel, William W. (William Wallace), 1959-2000.; Berman, Jack.; Bull, Harry.; Phillips Academy; Tragedy.;
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Once upon a time : the captivating life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy / by Beller, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The life and legacy of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., are reexamined in this captivating and effervescent biography that is perfect for fans of My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy, What Remains, and Fairy Tale Interrupted. A quarter of a century after the plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and sister-in-law Lauren, the magnitude of this tragedy remains fresh. Yet, Carolyn is still an enigmatic figure, a woman whose short life in the spotlight was besieged with misogyny and cruelty. Amidst today's cultural reckoning about the way our media treats women, Elizabeth Beller explores the real person behind the tabloid headlines and media frenzy. When she began dating America's prince, Carolyn was increasingly thrust into an overwhelming spotlight filled with relentless paparazzi who reacted to her reserve with a campaign of harassment and vilification. To this day, she is still depicted as a privileged princess -- icy, vapid, and drug-addicted. She has even been accused of being responsible for their untimely death, allegedly delaying take-off until she finished her pedicure. But now, she is revealed as never before. A fiercely independent woman devoted to her adopted city and career, Carolyn relied on her impeccable eye and drive to fly up the ranks at Calvin Klein in the glossy, high-stakes fashion world of the 1990s. When Carolyn met her future husband, John was immediately drawn to her strong-willed personality, effortless charm, and high intelligence. Their relationship would change her life and catapult her to dizzying fame, but it was her vibrant life before their marriage and then hidden afterwards, that is truly fascinating. Based on in-depth research and exclusive interviews with friends, family members, teachers, roommates, and colleagues, this comprehensive biography reveals a multi-faceted woman worthy of our attention regardless of her husband and untimely death"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Kennedy, Carolyn Bessette, 1966-1999.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999; Calvin Klein, Inc.; Aircraft accidents; Press agents;
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Cold fire : Kennedy's northern front / by Boyko, John,1957-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sheds a new light on the presidency of John F. Kennedy, and his critical battles with the leaders of Canada.LSC
Subjects: Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979.; Pearson, Lester B., 1897-1972.; Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962.;
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Abyss : the Cuban missile crisis 1962 / by Hastings, Max,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In The Abyss, Max Hastings turns his focus to one of the most terrifying events of the mid-twentieth century--the thirteen days in October 1962 when the world stood on the brink of nuclear war. Hastings looks at the conflict with fresh eyes, focusing on the people at the heart of the crisis--America President John F. Kennedy, Soviet First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, and a host of their advisors"--
Subjects: Castro, Fidel, 1926-2016.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Khrushchev, Nikita Sergeevich, 1894-1971.; Cold War.; Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962.; Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962; International relations; Nuclear crisis control;
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An unfinished love story : a personal history of the 1960s / by Goodwin, Doris Kearns,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-449) and index."Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years and married to American history even longer. In his twenties, Dick was one of the brilliant young men of John F. Kennedy's New Frontier. In his thirties he both named and helped design Lyndon Johnson's Great Society and was a speechwriter and close advisor to Robert Kennedy. Doris Kearns was a twenty-four-year-old graduate student when selected as a White House Fellow. She worked directly for Lyndon Johnson and later assisted on his memoir ... The Goodwins' last great adventure involved finally opening the more than three hundred boxes of letters, diaries, documents, and memorabilia that Dick had saved for more than fifty years. They soon realized they had before them an unparalleled personal time capsule of the 1960s, illuminating public and private moments of a decade when individuals were powered by the conviction they could make a difference; a time, like today, marked by struggles for racial and economic justice, a time when lines were drawn and loyalties tested"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Goodwin, Doris Kearns.; Goodwin, Richard N.; Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968.; Nineteen sixties.; Speechwriters;
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