From noted journalist Jules Witcover, the classic account of Robert F. Kennedy's tragically short-lived campaign for president in 1968.85 Days is veteran Washington journalist Jules Witcover's masterpiece of political reportage.
Author(s): Jules Witcover
336 Pages
Political Science, American Government
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About the Book
Originally published in hardcover in 1969 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Book Synopsis
From noted journalist Jules Witcover, the classic account of Robert F. Kennedy's tragically short-lived campaign for president in 1968.
85 Days is veteran Washington journalist Jules Witcover's masterpiece of political reportage. It brilliantly captures a lost moment in time when the politics of conviction seemed to converge with America's youth movement in opposition to the Vietnam War. At its center was the charismatic Robert F. Kennedy, brother of the slain President John F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy's impassioned opposition to the Vietnam War, and his vision for a more egalitarian United States, launched him on one of the most memorable, though brief, campaigns in U.S. political history.
Witcover's driving narrative follows Kennedy's campaign throughout the primary season, as Kennedy mulled a run, developed his core issues and supporter base, and shot to the top of the polls, culminating in a victory in California just two days before he was tragically killed. A timeless work of political journalism, 85 Days captures the character and spirit of a man who came to symbolize an unforgettable era in America.
From the Back Cover
The "definitive account" (Washington Post) of Robert F. Kennedy's seminal presidential campaign.
85 Days is veteran Washington journalist Jules Witcover's masterpiece of political reportage. It brilliantly captures a lost moment in time when the politics of conviction seemed to converge with America's youth movement in opposition to the Vietnam War. At its center was the charismatic Robert F. Kennedy, brother of the slain President John F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy's impassioned opposition to the Vietnam War, and his vision for a more egalitarian United States, launched him on one of the most memorable, though brief, campaigns in U.S. political history.
Witcover's driving narrative follows Kennedy's campaign throughout the primary season, as Kennedy mulled a run, developed his core issues and supporter base, and shot to the top of the polls, culminating in a victory in California just two days before he was tragically killed. A timeless work of political journalism, 85 Days captures the character and spirit of a man who came to symbolize an unforgettable era in America.
Review Quotes
"Powerfully evokes the passion, the possibilities, the frustrations, the joys and the sadnesses of Robert Kennedy's strange attempt at the Democratic nomination for President." - New York Times Book Review
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: American Government
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Theme: Executive Branch
Format: Paperback
Author: Jules Witcover
Language: English
Street Date: March 22, 2016
TCIN: 85061419
UPC: 9780062463913
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-5719
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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