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John F. Kennedy: A Biography

by Michael O'Brien · 2005

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Presents a comprehensive biography of John F. Kennedy, and chronicles his early childhood and affluent lifestyle, experiences during World War Two, entrance into politics, his marriage, political policies, and assassination.

Subject
biographyhistorypolitics
Themes
presidentsAmerican history
Setting
USA
Audience
adult

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