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The Making of the President 1960

Theodore H. White

A close account of the 1960 presidential race, from contested nominations and televised debates to Kennedy’s narrow victory and the demands of governing.

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15 parts, about 30 minutes to read.

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Author
Theodore H. White
Parts
15 parts
Reading time
about 30 minutes
The whole book
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What the summary covers

  1. Waiting2 min
  2. The Democrats: First Stirrings2 min
  3. The Republicans: First Stirrings2 min
  4. The Art of the Primary: Wisconsin and West Virginia2 min
  5. Pre Convention: Democrats2 min
  6. Rendezvous at Los Angeles: The Democratic Convention2 min
  7. The Republicans: From the Summit to Chicago2 min
  8. Retrospect on Yesterday’s Future2 min
  9. Kennedy for President: Round One2 min
  10. Nixon for President: Round One2 min
  11. Round Two: The Television Debates2 min
  12. Nixon for President: Round Three2 min
  13. Kennedy for President: Round Three2 min
  14. To Wake as President2 min
  15. The View from the White House2 min

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