The Story of John F. Kennedy

New York: Wonder Books, 1964. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Wraps. Good. 28 cm. 48 pages. Wraps. Illustrations (some color). Slight wear to covers. Earl Schenck Miers (27 May 1910 - 17 November 1972) was an American historian. He wrote over 100 books, mostly about the history of the American Civil War. Miers was born in Brooklyn. He moved to Hackensack, New Jersey as a child and started writing with a typewriter while he was in school as his cerebral palsy prevented his ability to write with a pencil. Miers received honorary degrees from Lincoln College and Rutgers University. THE STORY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY tells a story that will in a few years become a legend. But in 1964, it recalls vividly events that are still a part of the living memory of all. For John F. Kennedy walks in our thoughts today even though his life and works are now history.
THE STORY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, in relating his boyhood and youth, his schooling, his military and political service before becoming President, and his family life, makes clear why he can so aptly be described as "the first statesman of the Space Age, symbol of hope for securing peace in a troubled world, and the champion of equal rights for all citizens." It is a fitting memorial to the life and contributions of our recently martyred president.