The Intellectual JFK: Lessons in Statesmanship from British History

John F. Kennedy had a love of history, and sought parallels for current events. From his studies he gained insights into human nature, learned that many possibilities for action exist in any given situation, and learned that he must use cool dispassionate judgement in any decision-making process. Hi...

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Published inDiplomatic history Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 119 - 142
Main Author FAIR, JOHN D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.01.2006
Blackwell Publishing, Inc
Oxford University Press
Subjects
Academic discipline
Biographies
British history
Decision making
Diplomatic history
Executive branch
Government crises
Heads of state
History
History education
History instruction
History of international relations
Intellectuals
International relations-US
Kennedy, John F
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald (1917-63)
Military air strikes
Missiles
Oral history
Personal profiles
Policy making
Political education
Political leaders
Presidents
Speeches
Statesmen
United Kingdom
United States history
United States of America
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Summary:John F. Kennedy had a love of history, and sought parallels for current events. From his studies he gained insights into human nature, learned that many possibilities for action exist in any given situation, and learned that he must use cool dispassionate judgement in any decision-making process. His love of history and its affect on his policies are discussed.
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ISSN:0145-2096
1467-7709
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-7709.2006.00540.x