JFK for a New Generation
JFK for a New Generation by Conover Hunt-Jones, published by Southern Methodist University Press in 1996, is a first edition volume comprising 160 pages in English. This book is dedicated to those born after 1960 who may not have direct memories of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Hunt provides insights into the origins of the powerful myths surrounding JFK, the debates regarding his accomplishments, and the controversies stemming from his assassination in 1963.
In this richly illustrated work, Hunt explores the shifts in American society from 1963 to 1995 that have shaped JFK’s image over the decades. She shares personal recollections of the people and events that influenced the collective memory of those who experienced Kennedy’s presidency. The book maintains an informal tone and broad content, aiming to foster discussions among readers of all ages without taking a definitive stance on Kennedy’s leadership or character.
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Conover Hunt dedicates JFK for a New Generation to people born after 1960 who do not remember John Fitzgerald Kennedy. But in this volume Hunt provides valuable insights for readers of all ages into the origins of one of the nation’s most powerful myths, the nature and chronology of the debate about Kennedy’s accomplishments, and the birth of the controversy over his assassination in 1963.
In this lavishly illustrated volume, Hunt traces the changes in American society between 1963 and 1995 that have influenced the image of JFK since his death, and records her recollections of the people and events that reshaped the collective memory of those who “knew” Kennedy during the Sixties. She does not take sides on the issue of Kennedy’s effectiveness as a leader, his character, or the reasons for his death, and instead presents a foundation from which readers can make their own judgments.
JFK is not academic history; its broad content and informal tone reflect the years Hunt worked with international audiences at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, first as project director to organize The Sixth Floor Museum there, and later to assure the preservation of the assassination site. JFK for a New Generation will provoke lively discussions among all generations of Americans.
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