The primary that made a president : John F. Kennedy and West Virginia / Robert Rupp.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rupp, Robert O., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.

Kennedy, John F.

Presidents--United States--Election--1960.

Presidents.

Politics and government.

Primaries.

History.

United States.

Primaries--West Virginia--History--20th century.

West Virginia--Politics and government--20th century.

West Virginia.

Presidents--Election.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

234 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Knoxville : The University of Tennessee Press, [2020]

Summary:

"This book examines an enigma: How did a small Appalachian state, overwhelmingly poor and Protestant, become a key player in the political future of John F. Kennedy? While the primary proved to be an unpredictable campaign boost for JFK, the 1960 West Virginia contest also brought to light a host of social issues that would play a part in the overall story of Kennedy and the 1960s. The West Virginia primary meant the end of a taboo that kept the Catholic faith out of American politics; the rise of the primary as a political tool for garnering delegate support; the beginning of a nationwide confrontation with Appalachian stereotypes; and the seeds for what would become Kennedy's War on Poverty"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Kennedy's Quest And West Virginia's Political Landscape

ch. 2 Kennedy Adopts A Religious Confrontation Strategy

ch. 3 Kennedy Promotes Food, Family, And The Flag

ch. 4 The Press Reports

ch. 5 On The Campaign Trail

ch. 6 Legacy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Rupp, Robert O. Primary that made a president.

ISBN:

9781621905738

162190573X

OCLC:

1128731309