Jack Kennedy: The Illustrated Life of a President by Chuck Wills (English) Hardc

Description: Jack Kennedy: The Illustrated Life of a President by Chuck Wills (English) Hardcover. With numerous pockets of additional material to explore and enrich the experience. Condition is Like New with all pockets filled with the bonus material. No signs of wear nor faults noted. Packed carefully and shipped US Media Mail (or US Priority Mail if you prefer). From the back cover: AN INTIMATE ACCOUNT ofL9KENNEDY'S LIFE and ENDURING LEGACY From JFK's childhood years as part of the competitive Kennedy clan to his illustrious thousand days in the White House, Jack Kennedy: The Illustrated Life of a President follows the complete story of America's historic serviceman, father, and president. More than twenty removable pieces of ephemera-such as a diary he kept while abroad, a handwritten draft of his Inaugural Address, and doodles from a meeting about the Bay of Pigs are enclosed in vellum envelopes throughout the book. Illustrated with unique and compelling photographs and accompanied by a CD with excerpts from the president's most influential speeches and interviews, Jack Kennedy: The Hiustrated Life of a President is an unprecedented historical tribute to the man who changed the face of the nation. Chuck Wills is a historian, editor, and writer. He has authored numerous books on prominent figures and important events that have shaped American history, his most recent titles include Thomas Jefferson: Architect, America's Presidents, and Lincoln: The Presidential Archives He lives in New York City. DESCRIPTION: Until his brilliant life was tragically cut short, John F Kennedy commanded the world's attention. This visual biography reveals the remarkable story of Kennedy, from his rivalry with his older brother and his persistent courtship of Jackie to the inner workings of a historical presidency. Today, his legacy is still very much alive. This stunning visual biography opens the door to his rich personal story by collecting rare memorabilia, including doodles, diary entries, and drafts of major addresses. Hundreds of photographs and a compelling narrative by presidential scholar Chuck Wills uncover the remarkable story of an intensely private man, from his rivalry with his older brother and his persistent courtship of Jackie to the inner workings of a historical presidency. This gorgeous volume brings together for the first time interactive pieces of ephemera and an audio CD featuring some of Kennedy's most famous speeches. An intimate look at one of the most revered figures in world history, this book captures Jack Kennedy like never before. By the way: Welcome to the new ebay storefront for The Shepherd's Center of Winston-Salem. The store will be operated by experienced ebay sellers who have been selling some of our best donations for several years now through their own storefronts. Now we are using these same experienced sellers to sell to you directly. For the philanthropists out there, the vast majority of the items sold by us (GutenburgReads and others), are for the benefit of The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem, whose mission is to help house-bound seniors live full and independent lives in their own homes. The center provides transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping, assistance with minor repairs around the house, and companionship through visits. The citizens of Winston-Salem generously donate books, music, movies, and more to us to help us achieve our mission. And now, you can buy useful items from us directly, and you will be helping the less fortunate in our city.

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Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-11-26T18:44:10.000Z

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