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Countdown 1960

The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 311 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever

The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 311 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever

The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 311 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever

The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 311 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

By Chris Wallace
with Mitch Weiss

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    About Countdown 1960

    A riveting new work and a fresh take on 1960 and the dramatic 11 months leading up to a deeply relevant election for the ages

    It’s January 2nd, 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 many popular histories, readers will be familiar with the story, but few will know the behind-the-scenes details, told here with gripping effect.   

    Featuring some of history’s most remarkable characters, page-turning action, and vivid details, Countdown 1960 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 jets, and slick advertising. In fact, television played a massive role. It allowed voters to see the candidates’ appearances. More than 75 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.

    1960 was a deeply contentious, perilous time for America. It also was a moment our nation survived due to courage, leadership, and patriotism.

    About Countdown 1960

    The new history by Chris Wallace, bestselling author of Countdown 1945 and Countdown bin Laden.

    About Countdown 1960

    The new history by Chris Wallace, bestselling author of Countdown 1945 and Countdown bin Laden.

    About Countdown 1960

    The new history by Chris Wallace, bestselling author of Countdown 1945 and Countdown bin Laden.

    About Chris Wallace

    Chris Wallace is anchor of CNN’s The Chris Wallace Show and host of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max. Prior to CNN, Wallace was the anchor of Fox News Sunday for eighteen years, where he covered every major political… More about Chris Wallace

    About Chris Wallace

    Chris Wallace is anchor of CNN’s The Chris Wallace Show and host of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max. Prior to CNN, Wallace was the anchor of Fox News Sunday for eighteen years, where he covered every major political… More about Chris Wallace

    About Chris Wallace

    Chris Wallace is anchor of CNN’s The Chris Wallace Show and host of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max. Prior to CNN, Wallace was the anchor of Fox News Sunday for eighteen years, where he covered every major political… More about Chris Wallace

    About Chris Wallace

    Chris Wallace is anchor of CNN’s The Chris Wallace Show and host of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max. Prior to CNN, Wallace was the anchor of Fox News Sunday for eighteen years, where he covered every major political… More about Chris Wallace

    Product Details

    Category: Domestic Politics | 20th Century U.S. History

    Large Print | $37.00
    Published by Random House Large Print
    Oct 08, 2024 | 512 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9798217016457

    Category: Domestic Politics | 20th Century U.S. History

    Hardcover | $35.00
    Published by Dutton
    Oct 08, 2024 | 320 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9780593852194

    Category: Domestic Politics | 20th Century U.S. History

    Ebook | $14.99
    Published by Dutton
    Oct 08, 2024 | ISBN 9780593852200

    Category: Domestic Politics | 20th Century U.S. History | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Oct 08, 2024 | 720 Minutes | ISBN 9798217013753

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