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RFK : his words for our times

RFK : his words for our times

Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968.
Large Print 2018

On the fiftieth anniversary of Robert Kennedy's death, this collection of his most famous speeches-- accompanied by commentary from notable historians-- presents his vision of America. Through his own words we gain a direct and intimate perspective on Kennedy's views on civil rights and social justice, war and the quest for peace, poverty and the power of work, and the common aspirations that unify us across the divides of race, gender, age, and...

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Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968 Oratory
Speeches, addresses, etc., American
United States Politics and government 1953-1961
United States Politics and government 1961-1963
United States Politics and government 1963-1969
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ISBN:
9780062863850
Edition:
Large print edition
First HarperLuxe edition
Description:
xlvii, 653 pages (large print), 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
large print
Other Title:
Speeches. Selections
Robert F. Kennedy
Robert Francis Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy : his words for our times
His words for our times
Notes:
Portions originally published under the title: RFK : collected speeches. New York : Viking, 1993
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Kennedy as writer and speaker
Introduction
Robert Kennedy's legacy
Part one: Journalist, Senate Committee Counsel, campaign manager (1948-1960)
Part two: Mr. Attorney General (January 20, 1961-September 3, 1964)
Part three: The Senate years (1965-1968)
Part four: The 1968 presidential campaign
Appendix: Robert F. Kennedy human rights
Chronology: Robert Francis Kennedy
Control Number:
2493888
Other Authors:
Allen, C. Richard, editor, writer of introduction
Guthman, Edwin O., 1919-2008, editor, writer of introduction
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