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John F. Kennedy: The Making of His Inaugural Address (book and DVD)

Price: $49.00

Item: RB0795

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A 50-year commemorative of JFK's historic words
On January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy delivered an inaugural address that became one of the last great oratories of the twentieth century. Our exclusive book, praised by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, takes you behind the scenes to how the ideas became word, and the words became immortal. Full-color facsimiles of backs of envelopes, telegrams, corrected typed drafts (on onionskin paper) and JFK's handwritten version are so real, they're like touching history.

We then show you what the world never saw: how JFK edited himself as he delivered his address, including his iconic "Ask not" sentence. On the DVD, you'll experience what the nation did 50 years ago, watching the Inaugural Address and the Inaugural Parade. What a powerful gift for those who lived this history, or have studied it, or simply want to commemorate the 50th year of some of the defining words of the century.

Authorized facsimiles from the JFK Presidential Library of the notes and drafts that went into the making of JFK's Inaugural Address
Facsimiles are in full color and most at full size—the next best thing to seeing the originals
JFK's reading copy features our superimposed edits that show where and how he changed his speech as he delivered it
Concordance cloud on the endpapers reveals some of the most frequently used words in JFK's address
Roger G. Kennedy, Director Emeritus of the National Museum of American History, provides written commentary that places the speech in context of our country's history
DVD features JFK's delivery of his Inaugural Address followed by coverage of the Inaugural Parade, both in color.
To see an excerpt in Windows Media Player, click here; to view in QuickTime (for Macintosh users), click here.
Rich cream paper
Blue linen hardcover stamped with gold foil
Coffee-table size of 9 1/2W x 12L
Collector's edition
Not in the bookstores—only at Levenger

Thank you for doing good in the world of reading
When you purchase this Levenger Partnering for Good product, know that you're doing good in the world for readers. Through this program, we support the libraries, museums and other cherished institutions that nurture reading.

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spendid addition to US history library This is a great companion to ASK NOT (one of the best books on Kennedy's Inaugural Address. Absolutely fascinating detail about the changes made by JFK on the spot and how the speech was created. If you inform yourself you can lay to rest forever the idea that JFK had nothing to do with the speech and Stevenson or Sorenson wrote this speech. They all made suggestions but the magic was almost purely Kennedy's. A great book that will become a permanent part of your library. April 21, 2012

Front Row Seat This book brings the reader into the process of a shift in power and the process of speech writing. The reader has a front row seat at the Kennedy Inaugural minus the freezing temperatures. Very well done Levenger! August 11, 2009

Viewing History What a wonderful glimpse into how recent history comes together. This book outlines the transition of power and the effort that goes into speechmaking. The handwritten, notes and smart manner in which it comes together gives you a front row view at the Kennedy Inauguration. August 11, 2009

Great graduation gift! I purchased this as the gift for one of my law students who had also been choosen by his peers to be the student speaker at commencement. It was very well received. May 21, 2009

A really great book. What I enjoyed most was that it gave me an insight into his thought process. You actually got to see his inaugural address from it's first conception to his speech, with all the different drafts and his personal notes / rewrites in between. I highly recommend it. May 18, 2009

It's almost 3-D A really neat book. The facsimiles stand out so wll, it's like they're 3-dimensional. Levenger did a really nice job on this. I don't remember JFK--I was too young--but I've always been fascinated by him and his time as president. This is a great way to experience his history. May 16, 2009

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