Edward M. Kennedy: An Oral History 1st Edition

Edward M. Kennedy: An Oral History 1st Edition – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780190644840,0190644842,9780190644864, 0190644869

Product details:

• ISBN-10: 0190644869
• ISBN-13: 9780190644864
• Author: Barbara A. Perry

For Kennedy devotees, as well as readers unfamiliar with the “lion of the Senate,” this book presents the compelling story of Edward Kennedy’s unexpected rise to become one of the most consequential legislators in American history and a passionate defender of progressive values, achieving legislative compromises across the partisan divide.What distinguishes Edward Kennedy: An Oral History is the nuanced detail that emerges from the senator’s never-before published, complete descriptions of his life and work, placed alongside the observations of his friends, family, and associates.

Table contents:

1 Growing Up Kennedy: Lessons from a Political Dynasty
2 The Making of a President: Campaigning for JFK
3 Joining the Family Business: Teddy Goes to the Senate
4 Striving for Equality: The Civil Rights Work Begins
5 Striving for Equality: The Civil Rights Cause Continues
6 From Hawk to Dove: The Vietnam Dilemma
7 Trying to Restore Camelot: Bobby’s Last Campaign and Its Aftermath
8 Challenging a President: The Quest for the 1980 Nomination
9 Shaping the Supreme Court: Judicial Appointment Battles
10 Holding On to the Senate Seat: The 1994 Campaign
11 Pursuing Peace: Kennedy’s Heritage and Northern Ireland
12 Shaping Immigration
13 Escaping a Quagmire: The Iraq War
14 Fighting for Universal Healthcare: A Goal Fulfilled
15 Coming Home to Port

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