Title: The making of a Catholic president
Subtitle: Kennedy versus Nixon 1960
First published: 2009
Description: Casey tells the story of how the Kennedy campaign transformed the 'religion question' from a liability into an asset, making him the first Catholic president. He sheds light on one of the most talked-about elections in American history, as well as on the relationship between religion and politics more generally.
Subjects: History, Politics and government, Catholics, Presidents, Religion, Religion and politics, Anti-Catholicism, Political activity, Election, Kennedy, John F. -- 1917-1963, Nixon, Richard M. -- 1913-1994, Kennedy, John F. -- 1917-1963 -- Religion, Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1960, Catholics -- United States -- Political activity -- History -- 20th century, Religion and politics -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Anti-Catholicism -- United States -- History -- 20th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963, Kennedy, john f. (john fitzgerald), 1917-1963, Nixon, richard m. (richard milhous), 1913-1994, Presidents, united states, election, 1960, Catholics, united states, United states, politics and government, 1961-1963
Places: United States
People: John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994)
Time periods: 20th century, 1961-1963, 1960
LC classification: E837.7 .C38 2009