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Summary: A Political Page-Turner
Review: This book on mid-twentieth century politics reads like a page-turning novel. It follows Kennedy (and Kennedy's brothers, after JFK's assassination) and Nixon from World War II to Watergate, providing many little-known details and stories about the two men, meaning that both political junkies and people only moderately interested in politics will find the book both informative and entertaining. It is a great introduction to American political history of the 1950s and 1960s.
Rating:
Summary: A Political Page-Turner
Review: This book on mid-twentieth century politics reads like a page-turning novel. It follows Kennedy (and Kennedy's brothers, after JFK's assassination) and Nixon from World War II to Watergate, providing many little-known details and stories about the two men, meaning that both political junkies and people only moderately interested in politics will find the book both informative and entertaining. It is a great introduction to American political history of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Summary: Think You Know These Two?
Review: You might be surprised after reading Matthews' fascinating story on the friendship and rialry between these icons of post-WWII America. Having read numerous books on Nixon, and a few on Kennedy, I began reading without much expectation that I would walk away with any new insights or knowledge. How wrong I was.What surprised me most was the number of similarities between Kennedy and Nixon's political views. From their ardent anti-communism to their disdain for the prevailing purveyors of liberalism, it's easy to see how they forged a friendship upon their election to Congress in 1947. Kennedy and Nixon also shared a strong desire to move ahead and gain the ultimate prize - the Presidency - and this evenaully lead to their rivalry and ultimate disdain for one another. I never realized how Kennedy (and his family) consumed and impacted Nixon's political and physical psyche. But given Teddy Kennedy's significant behind-the-scenes involvement in Nixon's ultimate downfall, fully chronicled here, he had good reason. If you're searching for a fresh analysis and interpretation of these two icons in American history, this is the book for you.
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