The Kennedys: The History of America's Most Famous Family
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In many ways, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and his young family were the perfect embodiment of the '60s. The decade began with a sense of idealism, personified by the attractive Kennedy, his beautiful and fashionable wife Jackie, and his young children. Months into his presidency, Kennedy exhorted the country to reach for the stars, calling upon the nation to send a man to the Moon and back by the end of the decade. In 1961, Kennedy made it seem like anything was possible, and Americans were eager to believe him. The Kennedy years were fondly and famously labeled "Camelot," by Jackie herself, suggesting an almost mythical quality about the young President and his family. As it turned out, the '60s closely reflected the glossy, idealistic portrayal of John F. Kennedy, as well as the uglier truths. Americans were fascinated by the young First Lady's style, and the manner in which she glamorously positioned both the First Family and the White House in those years, and Jackie remains one of the country's most popular First Ladies. But it was in the face of adversity that she truly made her lasting mark, with the country taking its cue from her in the aftermath of the president's assassination. Having devised and lit the eternal flame at JFK's tombstone, Jackie also set about securing her husband's legacy, a time still fondly and mythically remembered as Camelot today, despite his legendary transgressions and infidelities. Eventually, with the deaths of his brothers, Bobby rose to become the leader of the Kennedy family, at the same time his political prominence rose. Today, unfortunately, Bobby is best remembered for his assassination, the way in which it helped perpetuate the "Kennedy Curse", and the fact that his political promise, including potentially becoming president in 1968, was never fulfilled.
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Charles River Editors., & Humphries, M. (2024). The Kennedys: The History of America's Most Famous Family. Unabridged. [United States], Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Charles River Editors and Michelle, Humphries. 2024. The Kennedys: The History of America's Most Famous Family. [United States], Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Charles River Editors and Michelle, Humphries, The Kennedys: The History of America's Most Famous Family. [United States], Findaway Voices, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Charles River Editors. and Michelle Humphries. The Kennedys: The History of America's Most Famous Family. Unabridged. [United States], Findaway Voices, 2024.
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