New introduction by Caroline Kennedy provides contemporary insights for modern readers
Robert Kennedy's foreword from the 1964 memorial edition offers renewed significance
Features eight historical figures exemplifying courage and integrity
Hardcover format ensures durability and collectibility
Pulitzer Prize-winning work recognized for its historical impact
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During 1954-1955, John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. Senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft.
Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, Profiles in Courage -