From JFK's childhood years as part of the competitive Kennedy clan to his illustrious thousand days in the White House, Jack Kennedy: The Illustrated Life of a President follows the complete story of America's historic serviceman, father, and president. More than twenty removable pieces of ephemera-such as a diary he kept while abroad, a handwritten draft of his Inaugural Address, and doodles from a meeting about the Bay of Piqs-are enclosed in vellum envelopes throughout the book.

Until his inspiring life was tragically cut short, John F. Kennedy commanded the world's attention today, his legacy is still very much alive. This rich visual biography tells an unusual personal story by collecting rare memorabilia, everything from doodles and diary entries to drafts of major addresses. Hundreds of photographs and a compelling narrative by presidential scholar Chuck Wills uncover the remarkable tale of an intensely private man, from his rivalry with his older brother and his persistent courtship of Jackie to the inner workings of a historical presidency. Dozens of removable facsimiles and a 60-minute audio CD featuring some of Kennedy's most famous speeches, including his inaugural address and his speech at the Berlin wall, capture an intimate look at one of the most revered figures in American history.

CHAPTER 1

Growing Up Kennedy

CHAPTER 2

From the South Pacific to the Senate

CHAPTER 3

Family Man and Modern Campaigner

CHAPTER 4

"Let the Word Go Forth... "

CHAPTER 5

Leader of the Free World

CHAPTER 6

The Legacy

Credits

Bibliography

About the Author and Acknowledgments