Countdown 1960 the behind-the-scenes story of the 312 days that changed America's politics forever
"It's January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy declared his candidacy; and with this opening scene, Chris Wallace offers readers a front-row seat to history. From the challenge of primary battles in a nation that had never elected a Catholic president, to the intense machi...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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[New York, New York] :
Dutton,
[2024]
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| Summary: | "It's January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy declared his candidacy; and with this opening scene, Chris Wallace offers readers a front-row seat to history. From the challenge of primary battles in a nation that had never elected a Catholic president, to the intense machinations of the national conventions--where JFK chose Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate over the impassioned objections of his brother Bobby--this is a nonfiction political thriller filled with intrigue, cinematic action, and fresh reporting. Like with many popular histories, readers will be familiar with the story, but few will know the behind-the-scenes details, told here with gripping effect."--. |
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| Physical Description: | 438 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-428) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780593852194 0593852192 |
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