John F Kennedy

John F. Kennedy fick bara vara USA:s president i 1 037 dagar innan han mördades i Dallas 1963. Men hans status som politisk ikon och mansideal har bestått. I historikern Bengt Liljegrens nya biografi - den första heltäckande på svenska på fem decennier - får vi ett närgånget och kritiskt porträtt av en sammansatt människa vars liv var fullt paradoxer:

Samtidigt som medierna paketerade Kennedy som sinnebilden för ungdomlig vitalitet led han av allvarliga hälsoproblem som noga hemlighölls. Sin politiska position nådde han genom att framhäva sin integritet, ändå lät han sig styras av sin maktlystne och skrupelfrie far. Under Kubakrisen 1962 räddade han världen från ett fullskaligt kärnvapenkrig genom sitt mod och sin intellektuella skärpa. Samtidigt drog han sig inte för att äventyra nationens säkerhet med sina ständiga otrohetsaffärer.

Liksom Liljegrens tidigare biografier är detta en bred och livfull skildring av en makthavare och hans tid - bortom myterna och dimridåerna.

The true experiences of President Kennedy in World War II, as he commanded a PT-boat in the Solomon Islands and rescued his men after their craft was rammed by a Japanese destroyer.

?In this timeless book, President Kennedy shows how the United States has always been enriched by the steady flow of men, women, and families to our shores. It is a reminder that America?s best leaders have embraced, not feared, the diversity which makes America great.? ?Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright

Throughout his presidency, John F. Kennedy was passionate about the issue of immigration reform. He believed that America is a nation of people who value both tradition and the exploration of new frontiers, deserving the freedom to build better lives for themselves in their adopted homeland. This 60^th anniversary edition of his posthumously published, timeless work?with a foreword by Jonathan Greenblatt, the National Director and CEO of the ADL, formerly known as the Anti-Defamation League, and an introduction from Congressman Joe Kennedy III?offers President Kennedy?s inspiring words and observations on the diversity of America?s origins and the influence of immigrants on the foundation of the United States.

The debate on immigration persists. Complete with updated resources on current policy, this new edition of A Nation of Immigrants emphasizes the importance of the collective thought and contributions to the prominence and success of the country.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

JFK was the youngest man to ever become president of the United States. He took office during mounting Cold War tensions and escalating military activity in Vietnam. Included are speeches on the growing civil rights unrest, the Cuban missile crisis, his attempts to renew a drive for public service, and more.Produced by the Speech Resource Company and fully narrated by Robert WikstromAnnouncing candidacy for president, 1/2/60Nomination acceptance speech, 7/15/60Campaign speech to Houston Ministerial Association, 9/12/60First television debate with Richard Nixon, 9/26/60Remarks at Al Smith Dinner, 10/19/60Campaign speech in Libertyville, IL, 10/25/60Election Eve, 11/7/60Inauguration speech, 1/20/61State of the Union address, 1/30/61Alliance for Progress speech, 3/13/61Speech to newspaper editors on "Bay of Pigs," 4/20/61Address to Newspaper Publishers Association "Secret Society," 4/27/61Crisis in Berlin, 7/25/61Speech to the United Nations, 9/25/61Health Care legislation, "Medicare," 5/20/62Graduation ceremony at West Point, 6/6/62Rice University, "Space Race," 9/12/62Cuban missile crisis, 10/22/62Economic Club of New York, "Tax Cuts," 12/14/62American University, "Nuclear Arms Reduction," 6/10/63Sending National Guard troops to Alabama, 6/11/63Speech to West Berliners "Ich Bin Ein Berliner," 6/26/63Test Ban Treaty, 7/26/63Speech to UN General Assembly, 9/20/63Political rally address in Ft. Worth, TX, 11/22/63Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce "Last Speech," 11/22/63JFK eulogy given by US Chief Justice Earl Warren, 11/24/63