{"product_id":"john-f-kennedy-a-biography-9780313354168","title":"John F. Kennedy: A Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis biography examines the life and political career of a president whose idealism and policies continue to impact the world today despite his brief time in office.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn F. Kennedy is revered as one of the United States' most iconic and inspirational presidents. Among his historic accomplishments, however, Kennedy was also a human being who made tragic miscalculations in the Bay of Pigs fiasco, publicly expressed doubts about democracy, and supported the use of fear-based tactics to manipulate the American people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn F. Kennedy: A Biography\u003c\/i\u003e provides background information about the Kennedy family in the early 20th century, describes the rise of Joseph P. Kennedy as a major figure in American life, and chronicles the subsequent emergence of his second son, John F. Kennedy, as a leading figure in American politics. The authors provide a fascinating look at how the characteristics of a 23-year-old John F. Kennedy in 1940 were borne out in his performance as president two decades later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssociate Professor of Political Science, Missouri University of Science and Technology\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greenwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410477125906,"sku":"9780313354168","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_36d38fb4-eef3-4e36-ac99-55dc12b5c4aa.jpg?v=1729304199","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/john-f-kennedy-a-biography-9780313354168","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}