Rose Kennedy's Family Album: From the Fitzgerald Kennedy Private Collection, 1878-1946

Rose Kennedy's Family Album: From the Fitzgerald Kennedy Private Collection, 1878-1946

by Caroline Kennedy (Author)

Synopsis

A selection of more than 400 photos collected by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, most never seen before, featuring the beloved and revered Kennedy family: This remarkable history dates from 1878 through 1946 - up to the aftermath of WWII and the beginning of JFK's political career - and covers everything from the family's first home to beach vacations, from children's birthdays to first Communions. The images capture the formative years of a uniquely American dynasty, imparting a glowing nostalgia to the period and detailing the family's progress as it grows from a pair of turn-of-the-century newlyweds into a populous, vibrant clan of hopeful young men and women on the brink of their brilliant destinies. This is a piece of Americana that readers will treasure.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 31 Oct 2013

ISBN 10: 1455544809
ISBN 13: 9781455544806
Book Overview: A selection of more than 300 photos collected by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, most never seen before, featuring the beloved and revered Kennedy family.

Media Reviews
A rare, intimate glimpse of...America's 35th President-to-be, surrounded by the siblings who helped shape him. --People
Fascinating...an intriguing, unique window into the formation of one of the country's most enduring and controversial dynasties. --Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Foreword by Caroline Kennedy, the author/editor of ten bestselling books on constitutional law, American history, politics, and poetry. A graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Law School, Kennedy is active in the efforts to improve New York City public schools and serves as President of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.