The Story of JFK Washington Post Edition

THE VOTES ARE IN, and history is made as John F. Kennedy wins the 1960 election to become the 35th President of the United States. A new era of leadership begins, with Kennedy’s victory marking a defining moment in American politics and the beginning of a presidency that has the potential to shape the course of the nation.

Follow the story and life of President John F. Kennedy with a book of authentic Washington Post newspaper articles. This edition documents key milestones in the life of JFK — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal moments, including:

– His near-death experience during World War II
– Political rise and election to the US Senate
– Marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy
– Democratic nomination for president
– First televised presidential debates with Richard Nixon
– Election as the 35th President of the United States
– 1961 presidential inauguration
– Efforts on nuclear arms control and civil rights
– International diplomacy and foreign visits
– Cuban Missile Crisis
– Assassination and its lasting historical impact
And more … 

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a JFK fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of American history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.