the behind-the-scenes story of the 312 days that changed America's politics forever Wallace, Chris 1947- creator author. Weiss, Mitch author. text bibliography biography Biography. Informational works. Biographies. Biographies. nyu 2024 2024 monographic eng

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438 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm "It's January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy declared his candidacy; and with this opening scene, Chris Wallace offers readers a front-row seat to history. From the challenge of primary battles in a nation that had never elected a Catholic president, to the intense machinations of the national conventions--where JFK chose Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate over the impassioned objections of his brother Bobby--this is a nonfiction political thriller filled with intrigue, cinematic action, and fresh reporting. Like with many popular histories, readers will be familiar with the story, but few will know the behind-the-scenes details, told here with gripping effect."-- adult Chris Wallace with Mitch Weiss. Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-428) and index. n-us--- Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald) 1917-1963 Presidents United States Election 1960 Political campaigns United States History 20th century Campaign debates United States History 20th century Television in politics United States History 20th century Press and politics United States History 20th century Mass media Political aspects United States History 20th century Nineteen sixties Presidents United States Election Presidential candidates United States Biography Television and politics United States Press and politics United States Mass media Political aspects United States Politics and government 1945-1989 United States History 20th century United States Politics and government E837.7 W187 2024 324.9730921 9780593852194 2025417323 JQA 250928 20250828130125.0 24015492 spa