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- Conversations with Kennedy, Ben Bradlee - an entertaining account of Kennedy based on contemporaneous notes taken by one of his closest friends.
- An Unfinished Life, Robert Dallek - an outstanding biography that brings to light much new information about Kennedy’s health.
- The Dark Side of Camelot, Seymour Hersch - a controversial but illuminating examination of Kennedy’s “dark side.”
- Jackie Under My Skin, Wayne Koestenbaum - a brilliant, inventive examination of the life and influence of Jacqueline Kennedy and of the JFK mystique.
- A Thousand Days, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. - a fascinating account of Kennedy’s election and presidency by one of his most ardent admirers.
- Grace and Power, Sally Bedell Smith - an absorbing and meticulous account of the private lives of the Kennedys during the White House Years.
- Kennedy, Theodore Sorensen - a compelling history by one of Kennedy’s closest advisors and chief speechwriter.
- Making of the President 1960, Theodore H. White - a groundbreaking account of the 1960 presidential election.
- Of Kennedys and Kings, Harris Wofford - an insightful memoir by Kennedy’s special assistant for civil rights.
Kennedy’s own favorite books:
Pilgrim’s Way, John Buchan
The Young Melbourne, David Cecil
JFK Links:
jfklibrary.org — the best source for Kennedy material, with a biography, text of major speeches and press conferences, photographs, and audio clips
pbs.org — an excellent overview of Kennedy’s life and career, with useful features like a family tree, photo gallery, and time line of events
historyplace.com — a selection of JFK photos
americanpresidents.org — essential information about Kennedy, with some engaging video clips
arlingtoncemetery.org — information about Kennedy’s gravesite
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