"Let the Word Go Forth" The Speeches, Statements, and Writings of John F. Kennedy 1947 to 1963

by Theodore C. Sorensen

Collected in one illuminating volume, the writings and speeches of John F. Kennedy reveal the man and president who inspired a generation. Here are the words that propelled a nation and moved the world, offering an important portrayal of the 35th president's entire career. Photographs throughout.

Genres: History, Biography, Politics, American History, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published October 1, 1988

About the author

Theodore Chaiken "Ted" Sorensen was best known as President John F. Kennedy's special counsel, advisor, and speechwriter.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What inspiring and beautiful writings of John F Kennedy during his campaign years and his short presidency. He inspired a nation and a future generation to reach for the stars to shaped a nation to take action in shaping what it means to be an American. He valued democracy in every sense of the word and tried to live up to his undying legend of being one of the most beloved presidents of our time.

Every time I read this book it give me chills because in some sense I feel we have lost the essence of a lost generation who changed history because of what really matter how to shape American in what we truly believed in and did something about it.

Today's generation does not engage as much as one did in the early earlier decades. Our nation at one time came together during war, cultural differences, new endeavors like the space age and solidifying ever changing the values of family.

I recommend this book for inspiration and a comparison to how our current and past presidents were able to sway and believe in an incredible nation of constant change and new frontiers.

[Walter Welle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been on a speech writing reading kick. No matter your leaning it's wonderful to read history....or hear via audible....

[Thomas George Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

JFK was one of my favorite POTUS. His speeches, to this day, still inspires me. Sadly, his poetic speeches are sorely lacking in our political discourse. And this is from both our parties. I highly recommend reading this book.

[Ryan LeBlanc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Broken out by topic, it's a great compendium of speeches and writing from an eloquent communicator.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's fun to read them in that Massachussetts accent.