John F. Kennedy
The 35th President of the United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
The 36th President of the United States
Richard M. Nixon
The 37th President of the United States
Gerald R. Ford
The 38th President of the United States
American Maelstrom : The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division by
This book discuses how1968 was a year of turmoil which changed the political climate in the United States. Events such as economic anxiety was on the rise, racial conflicts and the Black power Movement, LBJ's massive campaign which had escalated the war in Vietnam, an emerging counter-culture and vocal feminist movement came about. The assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy intensified the currant mood. A dramatic presidential race that year sealed the uncertainty. It was a troubled time that changed history and politics.
The Chicago Freedom Movement : Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights Activism in the North by
IN this book a team of scholars and activists offer an alternative assessment of the Chicago Freedom Movement's impact on race relations and social justice, both in the city and across the nation. The book reexamine the movement and illuminate its lasting contributions in order to challenge conventional perceptions that have underestimated its impressive legacy.
In Search of the Lost Chord : 1967 and the Hippie Idea by
This book is a mosaic of seminal moments in the psychedelic, spiritual, rock-and-roll, and political protest cultures of 1967.
Jingle Jangle Morning : Folk-Rock in the 1960s by
This book is the story of how folk and rock merged in the 1960s to create folk-rock, injecting social consciousness and poetic lyricism into popular music to scale heights that neither folk nor rock could have reached without blending. It draws on more than 100 first-hand interviews with key musicians, producers, promoters, and journalists, from stars like Roger McGuinn of the Byrds, Donovan, John Sebastian of the Lovin' Spoonful, and Judy Collins to behind-the-scenes producers and cult artists.
The Making of a Catholic President : Kennedy vs. Nixon 1960 by
This book discusses how Kennedy was the first Catholic to be President the challenges he faced during the 1960 campaign, along with is opponent for President, Richard Nixon.
Nixon : The Rise and Fall of the President at the Heart of the Watergate Scandal by
This book discusses the rise and fall of Richard Nixon. Starts with his rise into politics and his Vice- Presidency in the Eisenhower administration., then leads into his eventual Presidency, to his fall in the Watergate Scandal that resulted in his resignation from office.
No Requiem for the Space Age : The Apollo Moon Landings and American Culture by
The book offers a narrative of the 1960s and 1970s unlike any told before, with the story of Apollo as the story of America itself in a time of dramatic cultural change. The programs sent astronauts to space and finally to the Moon, but did not last long enough as the public grew disinterested in NASA's missions and less funding cam about.
Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War by
In this book, the author provides students of US history and the Vietnam era with an up-to-date analysis of Nixon's Vietnam policy in a brief and accessible book that addresses the main controversies of the Nixon years. The author addresses the main controversies of Nixon's Vietnam strategy, and in so doing manages to trace back the ways in which this most calculating and perceptive politician wound up resigning from office a fraud and failure. Finally, the book seeks to place the impact of Nixon's policies and decisions in the larger context of post-World War II American society and analyzes the full costs of the Vietnam War that the nation feels to this day.
Spaceshots and Snapshots of Projects Mercury and Gemini : A Rare Photographic History by
This book tells the story of the people and events of Projects Mercury and Gemini with hundreds of unpublished and rare photographs-both color and black-and-white. Unlike other publications, which illustrate the space race with well-known and easily accessible images, this history draws from the authors' private library of over one hundred thousand high-quality photos of the early U.S. manned-space program.
The Vietnam War : The Tet Offensive 1968 by
The Author, in this photographic history of Tet and of American involvement in the struggle against the forces of the Viet Cong and the regular North Vietnamese army uses over 180 contemporary images, color and black and white, to show all sides of the conflict and defining moment in the protracted and bitter campaign against communism in South-East Asia.
The War after the War : The Struggle for Credibility during America's Exit from Vietnam by
The books discusses the exit from Vietnam and how the leaders like Nixon and Henry Kissinger planed a strategy to leave Vietnam. It discuses the political leaders worry about Americas creditability and the after effects of leaving.
The War Within : America's Battle over Vietnam by
This book is written account of how the battle on the home front ended America's least popular war. The author looks at mountains of government documents, press coverage, and transcripts of interviews he conducted with virtually all of the key players, both inside the U.S. government and among the dissenters who eventually brought the war to an end. In these pages the antiwar era comes to life through the words of of participants, both the famous and the forgotten, who speak with candor and passion about this period.
The Watergate Scandal : The Conspiracy That Brought down Nixon by
The book provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Watergate scandal. What started out as an apparently ordinary break-in at the DNC headquarters soon turned into a full-blown scandal that would change the face of American politics forever. It led to the discovery of corruption and embezzlement on the part of the Nixon administration, the resignation of many government officials, and an impeachment resolution being brought against the president himself.
Who Shot JFK? by
The book explores the major alternative theories produced by the critics of the official version, the major landmarks in the Kennedy assassination research, and the disinformation produced on the subject since the event.
Gerald Ford and the Challenges of The 1970s by
In this book the author reexamines Ford's two and a half years in office, showing that his presidency successfully confronted the most vexing crisis of the postwar era. The author argues that Ford's understanding of the national economy was better than any modern president's; that he oversaw a dramatic reduction of inflation; and that he attempted to solve the energy crisis with judicious policies. Throughout his presidency, Ford labored under the legacy of Watergate.
LBJ : A Life by
s. In this compelling new biography, the author explores the political and personal influences that made Johnson such an unpredictable, charismatic, and difficult man, depicting his life as a constant tension between political expediency and doing the right thing for Americans.
Portrait of a President by
This intimately detailed account provides a rare personal glimpse into the emotions behind the Kennedy administration--from the elation of victory to the frustrating challenges facing a young president at a pivotal turning point in US history. This biography draws from over forty interviews conducted in the first year of his presidency. In speaking with those closest to the commander-in-chief, both in his administration and his family, the author captures a complete portrait of one of the most highly regarded figures of the twentieth century.
Redeemer : The Life of Jimmy Carte by
An illuminating biography of our 39th president, the author presents Jimmy Carter as the last great standard-bearer of an important strand of American Christianity, and provides an original and riveting account of the moments that transformed our political landscape in the 1970s and 1980s.
Richard Nixon by
This book talks about Nixon's career in politics, his rise to fame, and his downfall after the Watergate Scandal.
Bob Dylan : American Troubadour by
This is the first book to look at Dylan's career, from his first album to his late masterpiece Tempest. The author provides acritical commentary on Dylan's prolific body of work, placing Dylan's career in the context of its time in order to assess the relationship of Dylan's music to contemporary American culture.
Fallen Astronauts : Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon by
This book tells of the extraordinary lives and accomplishments of the fallen astronauts and other involved in going to the moon, including eight Russian cosmonauts who lost their lives during training, unfold here in intimate and compelling detail, supported by extensive interviews and archival material. Their stories return us to a stirring time in the history of our nation and remind us of the cost of fulfilling our dreams.
The Flawed Architect : Henry Kissinger and American Foreign Policy by
Drawing on extensive research from newly declassified files, the author follows Kissinger from his beginnings in the Nixon administration up to the current controversy fed by Christopher Hitchens over whether Kissinger is a war criminal. The author guides the reader through White House power struggles and debates behind the Cambodia and Laos invasions, the search for a strategy in Vietnam, the breakthrough with China, and the unfolding of Soviet-American détente. Here, too, are many other international crises of the period--the Indo-Pakistani War, the Yom Kippur War, the Angolan civil war--all set against the backdrop of Watergate. The author talks about Kissinger's personal flaws, as well as his great strengths as a diplomat.
Generation on Fire : Voices of Protest From the 1960s, An Oral History by
This book offers firsthand accounts of what it was like to face a mob's wrath in the segregated South and to survive the jungles of Vietnam. It takes readers inside the courtroom of the Chicago Eight and into a communal household in Vermont. From the stage at Woodstock to the playing fields of the NFL and finally to a fateful confrontation at Kent State. This book brings '60s alive again. This book contextualizes the world of the 1960s, illuminating the ingrained social and cultural obstacles facing those working for change as well as the courage and shortcomings of those who defied "acceptable" conventions.
Misremembering Dr. King : Revisiting the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr by
This book goes into detail about MLK's life an legacy and how he fought hard for civil rights and championed the country to be better in regards to how people should treat each other.
Neil Armstrong : The Success of Apollo 11 and the First Man on the Moon by
This book explores the life of Neil Armstrong and is journey from an Astronaut to the First man on the moon during the Apollo missions.
The Supremes : A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal by
The Supremes is a sprawling tale of unforgettable music, cutthroat ambition, and heartbreaking betrayal.
