The Everything John F. Kennedy Book
by McElrath, JessicaFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-05-01
Publisher(s): Adams Media Corp
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Summary
In 1,000 days in office, John F. Kennedy captivated a nation and inspired a generation. His mastery of a new form of media-television-enabled him to become the most accessible president of his time. Kennedy energized the presidency and imbued it with unrivaled style and grace.
Author Biography
Jessica McElrath is the author of The Everything Martin Luther King Jr. Book and is the Guide to African American History for About.com
Table of Contents
| John F. Kennedy's Top Ten Accomplishments | p. x |
| Introduction | p. xi |
| The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys | p. 1 |
| The Kennedy Family's Irish Roots | p. 2 |
| Anti-Irish Catholic Sentiment in Boston | p. 4 |
| JFK's Grandfather: Patrick Joseph Kennedy | p. 5 |
| JFK's Grandfather: John F. Fitzgerald | p. 8 |
| JFK's Father: Joseph Patrick Kennedy | p. 11 |
| JFK's Mother: Rose Fitzgerald | p. 12 |
| Marriage Unites the Families | p. 12 |
| JFK's Early Life | p. 15 |
| Enjoying a Wealthy Lifestyle | p. 16 |
| Seeking Motherly Affection | p. 19 |
| Brotherly Love: Jack and Joe Jr. | p. 21 |
| Life at Boarding School | p. 21 |
| The Kennedy Standard | p. 23 |
| Medical Problems | p. 24 |
| Defying the Rules | p. 25 |
| Harvard Bound | p. 29 |
| A Detour Before Harvard | p. 30 |
| A Lady's Man | p. 31 |
| Athletic Endeavors | p. 32 |
| European Tour | p. 33 |
| Preparing for a Political Career | p. 34 |
| Why England Slept | p. 38 |
| Military Service | p. 43 |
| Navy Life in Washington | p. 44 |
| A Controversial Romance | p. 47 |
| Sea Duty for JFK | p. 49 |
| A Heroic Act | p. 51 |
| A Hero's Welcome | p. 55 |
| Medical Ailments Disrupt Military Service | p. 56 |
| Finding His Way | p. 59 |
| A Devastating Time: Joe Jr.'s Death | p. 60 |
| A Stint as a Journalist | p. 60 |
| Considering a Political Career | p. 62 |
| Seeking a Congressional Seat | p. 64 |
| Canvassing for Votes | p. 67 |
| Congressman John F. Kennedy | p. 73 |
| Representing His Constituents | p. 74 |
| Joe Kennedy's Influence | p. 77 |
| A Bachelor Lifestyle | p. 78 |
| Visiting Ireland | p. 79 |
| An Astonishing Medical Diagnosis | p. 81 |
| The Death of Kathleen Kennedy | p. 81 |
| Political Aspirations Beyond the House | p. 83 |
| Developing a Stance on Communism | p. 84 |
| Senator John F. Kennedy | p. 87 |
| An Enthusiastic Campaign | p. 88 |
| Winning the Ethnic Vote | p. 91 |
| Setting Up an Office | p. 91 |
| Marrying Jacqueline Bouvier | p. 92 |
| Seeking National Attention | p. 95 |
| Undergoing a Life-Threatening Surgery | p. 97 |
| Failing to Condemn Senator McCarthy | p. 99 |
| Writing Profiles in Courage | p. 100 |
| The Road to the White House | p. 103 |
| An Unsuccessful Bid for the Vice Presidency | p. 104 |
| Advancing Presidential Ambitions | p. 107 |
| Gaining Popularity | p. 112 |
| Announcing Candidacy for President | p. 113 |
| On the Campaign Trail | p. 115 |
| Winning the Democratic Nomination | p. 117 |
| Choosing a Running Mate | p. 119 |
| The Presidential Election | p. 123 |
| Overcoming the Doubts and Rumors | p. 124 |
| Taking On the Catholic Issue | p. 125 |
| The Great Debate | p. 127 |
| Securing the African American Vote | p. 129 |
| Winning the Election | p. 132 |
| Preparing for the Presidency | p. 133 |
| The First Hundred Days | p. 137 |
| A Memorable Inaugural Address | p. 138 |
| Embracing the Press | p. 140 |
| Tackling Civil Rights Issues | p. 141 |
| Taking On the Domestic Economy | p. 142 |
| Establishing the Peace Corps | p. 143 |
| The U.S.-Soviet Rivalry | p. 145 |
| The Wide-Reaching Threat of Communism | p. 147 |
| The Bay of Pigs Invasion | p. 149 |
| Considering an Invasion of Cuba | p. 150 |
| Approving the Plan | p. 151 |
| The Invasion: Operation Bumpy Road | p. 153 |
| The Burden of Defeat | p. 155 |
| The Lessons of Cuba | p. 157 |
| Promoting the Cause of Freedom | p. 159 |
| The Freedom Rides | p. 160 |
| A Second State of the Union Address | p. 165 |
| Meeting with President de Gaulle in France | p. 166 |
| Meeting with Khrushchev | p. 168 |
| The Berlin Crisis | p. 172 |
| Protecting the American People | p. 177 |
| Operation Mongoose | p. 178 |
| Nuclear Testing and Civil Defense | p. 179 |
| Providing Aid to South Vietnam | p. 181 |
| Pressuring the Steel Companies | p. 184 |
| Revitalizing the Domestic Economy | p. 188 |
| Protecting James Meredith | p. 189 |
| The Cuban Missile Crisis | p. 193 |
| Rumors of Soviet Missile Buildup in Cuba | p. 194 |
| Buildup to October | p. 195 |
| The Beginning of the Thirteen Days | p. 197 |
| Instituting a Blockade | p. 199 |
| Informing the Nation | p. 201 |
| Negotiating a Resolution | p. 203 |
| Balancing Domestic and Foreign Affairs | p. 209 |
| Racial Tension in Birmingham | p. 210 |
| Supporting Civil Rights | p. 214 |
| Proposing Civil Rights Legislation | p. 215 |
| Mastering Foreign Affairs | p. 216 |
| Making the Case for Peace | p. 219 |
| Negotiating a Test Ban Treaty | p. 220 |
| The Last Days of Camelot | p. 223 |
| Promoting the Space Program | p. 224 |
| Revisiting the Cuban Situation | p. 224 |
| Keeping a Handle on Vietnam | p. 226 |
| The March on Washington | p. 228 |
| Assassinated in Texas | p. 232 |
| The Nation Mourns | p. 233 |
| Conspiracy Theories | p. 236 |
| The Personal Side of John F. Kennedy | p. 241 |
| JFK and Jackie | p. 242 |
| An Unfaithful Husband | p. 243 |
| Kennedy's Children | p. 247 |
| Lifelong Medical Problems | p. 251 |
| Kennedy's View on a Free Press | p. 253 |
| Kennedy's Catholic Faith | p. 254 |
| John F. Kennedy's Legacy | p. 257 |
| A Global Icon | p. 258 |
| Preserving Kennedy's Legacy | p. 260 |
| Kennedy's Cold War Legacy | p. 264 |
| Kennedy's Legacy on Civil Rights | p. 267 |
| His Leadership Inspired a Nation | p. 268 |
| John F. Kennedy's Siblings | p. 269 |
| Timeline | p. 281 |
| Bibliography and Web Site Resources | p. 285 |
| Index | p. 287 |
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