Summary: Camelot and the Cultural Revolution E-Book

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• Herausgeber: Political Book Summaries
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 16

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

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The must-read summary of James Pierson's book: "Camelot and the Cultural Revolution: How the Assassination of John F. Kennedy Shattered American Liberalism".

This complete summary of James Pierson's book "Camelot and the Cultural Revolution" presents his argument that Kennedy's death had a devastating impact on national life. In his book, the author states that the event was a turning point after which things began to move towards destructive decisions, all while Kennedy inexplicably became a liberal icon for civil rights.

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Book Presentation: Camelot and the Cultural Revolution by James Piereson

Book Abstract

It has now been more than 40 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on the streets of Dallas on November 22, 1963. No event in the postwar era has cast such a long shadow over our national life. The murder of the handsome and vigorous president shocked the nation to its core and shook the faith of many Americans in their institutions and way of life. The repercussions from that event continue to be felt to this day. Looking back, Piereson asserts that it is now clear that Kennedy’s death marked a historical crossroads after which point events began to move in surprising and destructive directions.

About the Author

James Piereson is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the director of the Center for the American University. He has served as executive director and trustee of the John M. Olin Foundation and he has taught political science at numerous leading universities. He is the also coauthor of Political Tolerance and American Democracy.

Summary of Camelot and the Cultural Revolution (James Piereson)

Introduction

The assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963 was a soul-shattering event for the United States. Perhaps no other event in modern times – not even the terror attacks of 9/11 – has had such a devastating impact on our national psyche. Even today, conspiracy theories involving Right-wing elements and organized crime are hotly debated, as is the meaning of Kennedy’s murder. There is no doubt that Kennedy’s death marked a critical turning point in American history.