The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty Thompson Neal
The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty Thompson Neal "Here is that rare thing: an untold chapter in the Kennedy saga. . Today, we remember this iconic American family as the…
Specifikacia The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty Thompson Neal
The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty Thompson Neal
"Here is that rare thing: an untold chapter in the Kennedy saga. . Today, we remember this iconic American family as the vanguard of wealth, power, and style rather than as the descendants of poor immigrants. .Compelling and illuminating."--Jon MeachamBased on genealogical breakthroughs and previously unreleased records, this is the first book to explore the inspiring story of the poor Irish refugee couple who escaped famine; created a life together in a city hostile to Irish, immigrants, and Catholics; and launched the Kennedy dynasty in America.Their Irish ancestry was a hallmark of the Kennedys' initial political profile, as JFK leveraged his working-class roots to connect with blue-collar voters.
Here at last, we meet the first American Kennedys, Patrick and Bridget, who arrived as many thousands of others did following the Great