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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In the 1950s, Kennedy was a sickly and relatively obscure senator, but his star quickly rose in the 1956 Democratic convention, when he mounted a spirited campaign to win delegates for the vice presidency. Gain an inside look at the backstabbing, backroom deals of a party that expected the young politician to pay his dues.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In the wake of the Bay of Pigs, Kennedy asserted his own approach to the Cold War and the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. In an attempt at a political reset, JFK looked to outer space and avowed the United States would send a man to the moon. Here, examine America's fledgling space program.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Handsome and charming, Kennedy was a well-known playboy, which was something of an open secret in Washington during his time in office. While the press of the day considered his peccadillos too lurid for publication, new testimonies and interviews have come to light, shedding a different perspective on the president's pastimes.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Reflect on the legacy of President Kennedy as a flawed King Arthur in a mythical Camelot. After the shooting, the actions of Lyndon Johnson and Jacqueline Kennedy prepared America for the next chapter of history. The series ends by revisiting the beginning and the question that intrigues us still: Who was John F. Kennedy?
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Who was John F. Kennedy? So many people had a view of him, but as you will discover, JFK excelled at compartmentalizing his life so that few—if anyone—truly knew him. Settle in to investigate the life of this charming, courageous, and multifaceted personality.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
With his inexperienced background and his youthful vigor, JFK brought an intriguing new dynamic to Washington. After setting the stage of the foreign and domestic challenges Kennedy faced when entering office, Professor Shelden reflects on the role of speechwriters and aides in shaping Kennedy's approach to the job.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
President Kennedy fought the Cold War on multiple fronts. Although we may associate the Vietnam War with the Johnson and Nixon administrations, the seeds of war were planted under JFK. Dive into the world of palace intrigue, grand strategy, domino theory, and an unofficial coup in South Vietnam.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
JFK entered office optimistic but naïve. Not only did he thread some political challenges, such as the split in the Democratic party between progressive New Englanders and southern segregationists, but he also confronted aggressive Cold Warriors who wanted to incite a war via the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Much has been written about JFK's assassination, but Professor Shelden takes a different approach to this tragic story. Why was Kennedy in Dallas in November 1963? As you will discover, the world of Texas politics had split—and threatened his reelection bid. Get a front-row seat in the petty political dramas that preceded the shot from Lee Harvey Oswald.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The peaceful end to the Cuban Missile Crisis marked a new era for the Cold War, in which all sides understood the threat of nuclear annihilation. Fortunately, President Kennedy was savvy enough to manage the nuclear age—and was able to turn his attention to the civil rights movement. Here, delve into the world of segregation and political activism.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Kennedy's presidency involved one crushing challenge after another. While 1961 was a difficult year, 1962 was among the hardest any American president has faced. See how the president dealt with negotiations at home (against US Steel) and abroad (when the Soviets placed nuclear warheads in Cuba).
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
After losing the nomination in 1956, JFK understood he had a narrow window to catapult him to the highest office. As you will see here, 1960 was the year, and television was the medium to showcase his strengths to the American public. Survey his campaign against the seasoned politician Richard Nixon.
13) The Sum of Us
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Random House Digital
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English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color. WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, The Washington Post, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ms. magazine,...
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Get the Summary of Noam Chomsky, Anthony Arnove's The Essential Chomsky in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Essential Chomsky" is a comprehensive collection of Noam Chomsky's thoughts and critiques on a variety of subjects, including language, politics, and human nature. Chomsky challenges B. F. Skinner's behaviorist approach to language, arguing that it oversimplifies the complexities of verbal communication...
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English
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Talk radio has been a format that has evolved and grown since World War II. As it evolved in the 1960's and 70's, hosts began to realize its impact on political and social issues. Over time, it became apparent that harnessing the power of the public to affect the outcome of issues affecting their lives was very real. That is where AIRING THE WAVE: Talk Radio At The Dawn Of The Digital Era fills a void.
Little had been written about the role of talk...
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English
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The world is an uncertain place, which is why the future and the unknown absolutely fascinate us. Veteran television journalist Mike Wallace asked the question "What will life be like 50 years from now?" to sixty of the world's greatest minds. Their responses offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural, scientific, political, and spiritual moods of the times. Edited and with an introduction by Mike Wallace, this book provides an imaginative and...
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Español
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Ser un corredor de bolsa exitoso experto en IA no solo requiere astucia y conocimientos amplios sobre los mercados, sino también la capacidad de adaptarse a la evolución constante de la tecnología. En la actualidad, la inteligencia artificial (IA) ha emergido como una herramienta que impulsa la transformación en la toma de decisiones financieras. Este cambio paradigmático ofrece a los corredores de bolsa la oportunidad de aprovechar la potencia...
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English
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Parsley exposes the failure of the current generation of believers to engage the culture, present a relevant gospel, and lead/influence through service - and paints a vivid picture of the cost and implications of that failure. Parsley explains how the culture wars have entered a new, critical phase for the United States, and discusses the areas in which this war is being fought (Cultural, Scientific, Geopolitical, Media, and Academia). He presents...
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English
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In A NATION OF SHEEP, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano frankly discusses how the federal government has circumvented the Constitution and is systematically dismantling the rights and freedoms that are the foundation of American democracy. He challenges Americans to recognize that they are being led down a very dangerous path and that the cost of following without challenge is the loss of the basic freedoms that facilitate our pursuit of happiness and that...
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Deutsch
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Alle brauchen Arbeit – viele finden keine. Man kann das für ein soziales Problem halten und sich vorstellen, „Beschäftigungsförderung" wäre die passende Antwort, mit staatlichen Arbeitsbeschaffungsmaßnahmen und einer Senkung der Lohnnebenkosten, mit der „Schaffung von neuen Arbeitsplätzen" durch Teilzeit- und Leiharbeit, oder wie auch immer. Über eine gewisse Absurdität muss man sich dabei allerdings schon hinwegsetzen: Wenn es nicht...
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