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America Back On Track
by Kennedy, Edward M. [Robert McNamara Association Copy]
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
New York: Viking, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. A first edition, first printing of America Back On Track, inscribed by Senator Edward Kennedy to his brother's Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara.. Octavo, xi, [3], 210pp. Blue hardcover, title in gilt on spine. Stated "First published in 2006 by Viking Penguin" with full number line on copyright page. In publisher's first edition dust jacket, $24.95 on front flap, light shelf wear, but an otherwise fine example. Inscribed by Ted Kennedy to former Secretary of Defense Bob McNamara: "To Bob - With thanks for all your service to America. Ted Kennedy. July 06." An exceptional association copy between two giant political figures of the 20th Century. From the personal library of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Provenance: The Robert McNamara Estate & Diane Byfield McNamara Book Collection (The Potomac Company, October 2019).
Synopsis
From one of America's most respected progressive voices comes an inspiring vision of reform and renewal In a Senate career spanning more than four decades, Edward M. Kennedy has become one of the most authoritative voices in American politics. His first major book in more than twenty years, America Back on Track argues that our nation has departed more deeply from its fundamental ideals than at any time in modern history. From a dangerous foreign policy to the threats against constitutional checks and balances, Kennedy tackles the country's gravest concerns and charts a course toward a stronger, freer, and fairer America. A provocative call to action, this will be read by everyone seeking political clarity in these tumultuous times.
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- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- America Back On Track
- Author
- Kennedy, Edward M. [Robert McNamara Association Copy]
- Illustrator
- A first edition, first printing of America Back On Track, inscribed by Senator Edward Kennedy to his brother's Secretary of Defe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Viking
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
- Keywords
- Last Lion Kennedy, The Fruitful Bough Kennedy, Decisions for a Decade Kennedy, Our Day and Our Generation Kennedy, America Back On Track Kennedy, In Retrospect McNamara, Argument Without End McNamara, Wilson's Ghost, Blundering into Disaster McNamara
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