The President's Team: The 1963 Army-Navy Game and the Assassination of JFK
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (918 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760337624 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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A compelling book covering sports and history in this important year. Monte Gilliam A really good book on the subjectSports fans and history fans have a lot to appreciate here.. President's Team - a great read! Koepp This was an extraordinary time in history and Connelly brought the events and the amazing people clearly to light in his book. For the tradition and rivalry of the game to have be directly tied to one of the most devastating periods in American history secured it one of the most important games of it's time and I'm glad that I now know about it.Connelly's books are always a great read but this may just be his best yet. Anyone who enjoys football, is associated with Army or Navy, or is a Kennedy buff will, of course, enjoy the book but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it since I was too. Alexander J. Krekich said Great memories. Michael Connelly captures the heart and soul of Navy's 196Great memories Michael Connelly captures the heart and soul of Navy's 1963 football team. As a player on that team I found his research to be outstanding in every respect. I also learned some information on Kennedy's assassination that had not passed by me before. This is a great book for those whose memories return to football in the 1960's when the college level was still seen as separate from the professional side. It is a very good read. Alex Krekich. football team. As a player on that team I found his research to be outstanding in every respect. I also learned some information on Kennedy's assassination that had not passed by me before. This is a great book for those whose memories return to football in the 1960's when the college level was still seen as separate from the professional side. It is a very good read. Alex Krekich
"I hope to be on the winning side when the game ends," he telegrammed the Navy coach on November 20. Kennedy, a former naval hero and a passionate football fan, was looking forward to watching the Midshipmen take on the Cadets at the annual Army-Navy game on November 30, 1963. Exploring the close relationship between President Kennedy and the Navy football squad of the early 1960s, author Michael Connelly describes how the 1963 Army-Navy game---which was played on December 7 after an initial postponement---served as a welcome distraction for a nation in mourning while provding a opportunity to honor JFK's memory. Two days later, the president was assassinated in Dallas, changing the nation forever. President John F. The President's Team delves into Kennedy's love of football and the special bond he established with many of the Navy players, including Heisman winner and former Hall of Famer Roger Staubach.. Connelly ties together the historic Army-Navy rivalry with the changing political landscape of the 1960s, both at home and overseas
With even Kennedy’s assassination gradually fading into history as just another national tragedy, Connelly’s reframing of the event in terms of a very specific context manages to capture the anguish of a nation in a new and surprisingly compelling way. In 1963, Navy was one of the very best teams in the country, and Army was also a major player. He conducted first person interviews with many of the surviving participants of the game and adroitly weaves in the national and international issues of the day. C