The power of citizenship
Subtitle: why John F. Kennedy matters to a new generation
By: Scott D. Reich
Edition: 1st hardcover ed.
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9781939529367
Subjects: Influence; Patriotism; Citizenship
Description: A present-day assessment of the 35th President's legacy and its current relevance examines his "New Frontier" visions about citizenship and public service and how they can be renewed to bridge partisan gaps while improving public discourse, a sense of civic responsibility and national pride.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The man and the mission. The Kennedy promise; title: Becoming JFK; title: A bold candidacy; title: The new frontier. An appeal to our pride; title: Challenges abroad; title: On the homefront; title: The citizen of today. The next frontier; title: Profiles in service; title: Embracing our citizenship.