The Wit and Wisdom of John F. Kennedy: An A-to-Z Compendium of Quotations

The Wit and Wisdom of John F. Kennedy: An A-to-Z Compendium of Quotations by Ayres, Alex. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780452011397.

John F. Kennedy, Americas youngest president, inspired strong emotions and swayed public opinion with his words. Immensely charismatic and possessing an irreverent sense of humor, Kennedy was a Pulitzer prize-winning author who infused his speeches, off-the-cuff remarks, and repartee with quicksilver wit, profound wisdom, and moving passion. This volume brings together the most memorable quotations from Kennedys written and spoken words, arranged alphabetically by topic. Also included are his Inaugural Address, the text of the speech he was to give in Dallas on the day of his assassination, and condensations of his other history-making speeches, such as the Berlin Address, Civil Rights Address, and the Cuban Missile Crisis Address. Now the wit and wisdom of JFK, which has become part of our national heritage, is available for you to read, quote from, and cherish.