{"product_id":"countdown-1960-the-behind-the-scenes-story-of-the-312-days-that-changed-americas-politics-forever-hardcover","title":"Countdown 1960: The Behind-The-Scenes Story of the 312 Days That Changed America's Politics Forever - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMitch Weiss\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Month \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA riveting new work and fresh take on the lead-up to the presidential election of 1960, drawing timely parallels to the choice Americans face in 2024 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy declared his candidacy; and with this opening scene, Chris Wallace offers readers a front-row seat to history. From the challenge of primary battles in a nation that had never elected a Catholic president, to the intense machinations of the national conventions--where JFK chose Lyndon Johnson as his running mate over the impassioned objections of his brother Bobby--this is a nonfiction political thriller filled with intrigue, cinematic action, and fresh reporting. Like with many popular histories, readers may be familiar with the story, but few will know the behind-the-scenes details, told here with gripping effect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring some of history's most remarkable characters, page-turning action, and vivid details, \u003ci\u003eCountdown 1960\u003c\/i\u003e follows a group of extraordinary politicians, civil rights leaders, Hollywood stars, labor bosses, and mobsters during a pivotal year in American history. The election of 1960 ushered in the modern era of presidential politics, with televised debates, private planes, and slick advertising. In fact, television played a massive role. More than 70 million Americans watched one or all four debates. The public turned to television to watch campaign rallies. And on the night of the election, the contest between Kennedy and Nixon was so close that Americans were glued to their televisions long after dawn to see who won. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The election of 1960 holds stunning parallels to our current political climate. There were--potentially valid--claims of voter fraud and a stolen election. There was also a presidential candidate faced with the decision of whether to contest the result or honor the peaceful transfer of power.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Wallace \u003c\/b\u003eis anchor of CNN's \u003ci\u003eThe Chris Wallace Show\u003c\/i\u003e and host of \u003ci\u003eWho's Talking to Chris Wallace?\u003c\/i\u003e on Max. Prior to CNN, Wallace was the anchor of\u003ci\u003e Fox News Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e for eighteen years, where he covered every major political event. Throughout his five decades in broadcasting, he has interviewed numerous US and world leaders, including seven American presidents, and won every major broadcast news award for his reporting, including three Emmy Awards, the duPont-Columbia Silver Baton, and the Peabody Award. To continue his \"Countdown\" series, launched with \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers \u003ci\u003eCountdown 1945\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCountdown bin Laden\u003c\/i\u003e, Wallace has again teamed up with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mitch Weiss for \u003ci\u003eCountdown 1960\u003c\/i\u003e to bring a fresh, exciting perspective to one of history's most fascinating moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 8.9 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978233413933,"sku":"9780593852194","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/FyQQCuWS5w9780593852194.webp?v=1775801170","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/countdown-1960-the-behind-the-scenes-story-of-the-312-days-that-changed-americas-politics-forever-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}