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Jack Kennedy

The Education of a Statesman

by Barbara Leaming · May 22, 2006

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Drawing on new primary sources, this biography is the first to detail the influence of British history, literature, and culture -- in particular, the ideas of Winston Churchill -- on America's 35th president. For the first time we trace the friendships and forces that led to the White House and shaped Kennedy's actions there. In this intimate portrait of a leader torn between politics and principle, we finally come to know the man Kennedy wanted to be and understand his long, private struggle to become that man. - Back cover.

Politics and governmentPresidentsBiographyDecision makingForeign relationsKennedy, john f. (john fitzgerald), 1917-1963Presidents, united statesUnited states, politics and government, 1961-1963United states, foreign relations, 20th centuryFriends and associatesChildhood and youthFriendship