Search Results - "A Companion to John F. Kennedy"

Kennedy in Congress by Ritchie, Donald A

“…In 1960, John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign promoted his record in Congress as impressive, while his opponents, and later writers, have dismissed it as…”
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Nuclear Issues by Nash, Philip

“…John F. Kennedy became president in 1961, at the height of the Cold War, and was thus involved in many issues related to nuclear weapons and the strategic arms…”
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Laos by Jacobs, Seth

“…Historians are divided on the matter of Kennedy's policy toward Laos. While some argue that the president inherited a hornets' nest and handled the challenges…”
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Civil–Military Relations by Mahan, Erin R

“…The historical scholarship on civil–military relations during the Kennedy administration illustrates that the issue of the early 1960s was not military…”
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Congress by Johnson, Robert David

“…Though considerable disagreement exists among historians over the manner in which Kennedy interacted with Congress and how much influence the legislature…”
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Theodore Sorensen by Brenes, Michael

“…This chapter examines the political and personal relationship between Ted Sorensen and John F. Kennedy. By tracing Sorensen's career as Kennedy's speechwriter…”
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Cuba by McPherson, Alan

“…The concentration of dramatic, dangerous, and secret events and programs relating to Cuba during the John Kennedy presidency made the island uniquely volatile,…”
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The Election of 1960 by Rorabaugh, William J

“…To win the 1960 presidential nomination, Senator John Kennedy defeated Senator Hubert Humphrey in the Wisconsin and West Virginia primaries. These victories…”
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Vietnam by Preston, Andrew

“…Historians have argued over John F. Kennedy's policies in Vietnam since virtually the moment that Kennedy was assassinated. Speculation over whether he would…”
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The Status of Women by Borrelli, MaryAnne

“…Presidency scholars, women's history historians, and social movement analysts debate the long‐term significance of the Kennedy administration's two initiatives…”
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The Arts by Binkiewicz, Donna M

“…This chapter analyzes historical literature on President John F. Kennedy and the relationship between the federal government and the arts. It examines how…”
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The First Family by Perry, Barbara A

“…From the moment Joseph and Rose Kennedy's brood arrived on the national stage in 1937, their sheer numbers, wealth, and photogenic image created a sensation…”
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The Sino–Soviet Split by Kochavi, Noam

“…During the Kennedy years, the American intelligence community registered a resounding success at charting the course and identifying the sources of the…”
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Robert F. Kennedy by Palermo, Joseph A

“…The close partnership between John and Robert Kennedy is among the most consequential of any political relationship of siblings in American history. In the…”
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Writing Kennedy by Giglio, James N

“…“Writing Kennedy: A Personal Perspective” evaluates some twenty books that the author considers to be most significant in covering John F. Kennedy's life and…”
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Berlin by Daum, Andreas W

“…Problems connected to Berlin left a deep imprint on the Kennedy presidency. Moving beyond both heroic and revisionist views, this chapter argues that the story…”
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Brushfire Wars by Woods, Jeff

“…Historians have demonstrated a strong tendency to conclude that the John F. Kennedy administration's investment in covert operations and counterinsurgency was…”
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Kennedy and the Liberal Consensus by Geismer, Lily

“…John F. Kennedy had a complex relationship to liberalism and to the rise and fall of the liberal consensus in the 1960s. The historiography related to…”
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Latin America by Taffet, Jeffrey F

“…Historians of John F. Kennedy's Latin American policies face a broad conundrum. Kennedy and his advisers pledged themselves, publicly and privately, to…”
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The Middle East by Summitt, April R

“…John F. Kennedy's presidency was an important period in US–Middle East relations. Although scholars have neglected this subject, recent events have brought new…”
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