First published 2005
John F. Kennedy faces his first life threatening challenge at just two and a half years old when scarlet fever strikes. This biography traces his journey from that early battle through his heroic actions saving PT-109 crew members in World War II to his rise as the youngest elected president in American history. McDonough chronicles how Kennedy overcame health struggles and military dangers to reach the White House at age 43. Though an assassin's bullet ended his presidency after less than three years, Kennedy's vision and leadership changed how Americans saw themselves and their country. The book reveals how a sickly child grew into a war hero and inspiring leader who captured the nation's imagination. One hundred illustrations bring Kennedy's story to life alongside a timeline of key historical moments.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, 21st-century, childrens, american-history
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: biography
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
106 pages · Library Binding · Demco Media