John F.Kennedy, Commander-in-chief
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John F.Kennedy, Commander-in-chief by Pierre Salinger
This text explores the development of Kennedy's hands-on relationship with the military against the Cold War backdrop from the Bay of Pigs through Laos, Vietnam, and the Berlin Wall to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the space programme.
Pierre Salinger was a concert pianist at age 6, a decorated naval hero at age 20, and an award-winning journalist by the time he was 26. At age 35, Salinger became press secretary for John F. Kennedy. During President Kennedy's brief tenure, Salinger participated in many events of unparalleled historic significance. Salinger later became a US senator and then worked in television and film. He died in 2004.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780670863105 |
| ISBN 10 | 0670863106 |
| Title | John F.Kennedy, Commander-in-chief |
| Author | Pierre Salinger |
| Series | Penguin Studio Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1997-11-27 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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