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One of the most compelling profiles is of Joseph C. O’Mahoney, who represented Wyoming in the U.S. Senate from from 1934 to 1952 and again from 1955 to 1961. In an extensive biographical sketch, we learn of the forces that shaped O’Mahoney into the man who forfeited a position on the Supreme Court.
Profiles in Courage is a 1956 volume of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight United States senators. The book profiles senators who defied the opinions of their party and constituents to do what they felt was right and suffered severe criticism and losses in popularity as a result.
- John F. Kennedy, Ted Sorensen
- 1956
John F. Kennedy’s enduring classic resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues—courage and patriotism—and remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable American spirit
Profiles In Courage by Kennedy, John F. Topics North Collection digitallibraryindia; JaiGyan Language English. Book Source: Digital Library of India Item 2015.460987.
Profiles in Courage. by John F Kennedy. Recommendations from our site. “This book is about U.S. senators from throughout the nation’s history, who in his judgment had taken principled stands, even at the risk of hurting their political self-interest by going against the wishes of their constituents or region.
"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 - now reissued in this handsome hard-cover edition ...
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Profiles in Courage. 3,022 likes · 19 talking about this. Inspired by President John F. Kenndey's classic book, this page highlights the profiles in courage.
