Isbn: 9780593852217 - countdown 1960: the behind-the-scenes story of the 312 days that changed america's politics forever (9 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Instant New York Times BestsellerThe riveting new book on the momentous year, campaign, and election that shaped American historyIt's January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy declared his candidacy; and with this opening scene, Chris Wallace offers readers a front-row seat to history.From the challenge of primary battles in a nation that had never elected a Catholic president, to the intense machinations of the national conventionswhere JFK chose Lyndon Johnson as his running mate over the impassioned objections of his brother Bobbythis is a nonfiction political thriller filled with intrigue, cinematic action, and fresh reporting.Like with many popular histories, readers may be familiar with the story, but few will know the behind-the-scenes details, told here with gripping effect. Featuring some of history's most remarkable characters, page-turning action, and vivid details, Countdown 1960 follows a group of extraordinary politicians, civil rights leaders, Hollywood stars, labor bosses, and mobsters during a pivotal year in American history. The election of 1960 ushered in the modern era of presidential politics, with televised debates, private planes, and slick advertising. In fact, television played a massive role. More than 70 million Americans watched one or all four debates. The public turned to television to watch campaign rallies. And on the night of the election, the contest between Kennedy and Nixon was so close that Americans were glued to their televisions long after dawn to see who won. The election of 1960 holds stunning parallels to our current political climate. There werepotentially validclaims of voter fraud and a stolen election. There was also a presidential candidate faced with the decision of whether to contest the result or honor the peaceful transfer of power.…

Zustand: New. Chris Wallace is anchor of CNN&rsquos The Chris Wallace Show and host of Who&rsquos Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max. Prior to CNN, Wallace was the anchor of Fox News Sunday for eighteen years, where he covered every major poli.