John F. Kennedy: The Making of His Inaugural Address
$48.00
John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address is one of the shortest in our country's history, and yet its words have long resonated in the American conscience. In this exclusive book, you are taken behind the curtain of this famous moment. Authorized facsimiles from the archives of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum are reproduced in full color, and most at original size, bringing the creation of the address to life. Scribbled and dictated notes, JFK's handwritten version and a marked-up typed draft are among the various documents you'll discover. To these documents has been added an ingenious first- President Kennedy’s reading copy of the Inaugural Address, with superimposed edits showing where he changed his speech on the fly as he delivered it. Insightful commentary by Roger Kennedy, Director Emeritus of the National Museum of American History, puts the speech in the context of both our past and future history. Also included is a DVD with full-color footage of the Inaugural Address in its entirety, along with news footage of the Inaugural Parade, fireworks, balls and other festivities of January 20, 1961. - Full color facsimiles of the notes and drafts that went into the making of JFK's Inaugural Address.
- JFK's reading copy shows where and how he changed his speech as he delivered it.
- Includes a color DVD of the Inaugural Address followed by news coverage of the Inaugural Parade and festivities. DVD Run time: 33 minutes.
- Collector’s Edition Linen-Bound Hardcover, 130 pages.
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