Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
For the first time, a book tells the story of John F. Kennedy's spectacular visit to Berlin in 1963. It solves the riddle of why Kennedy uttered Ich bin ein Berliner and explains why the Germans venerated the American President more than anyone else after Adolf Hitler. Andreas W. Daum digs deep into the history of the Cold War era and traces the changes in German-American relations. He argues that we cannot understand diplomacy and international relations without taking into account emotions, mass approval, and symbolic actions.
Synopsis
Kennedy in Berlin tells the story of John F. Kennedy's visit to Berlin, the 'frontline city of the Cold War, ' in June 1963. The president's tour resonated around the world, not least on account of Kennedy's famous declaration - 'Ich bin ein Berliner' - and the book sheds new light on the interplay between politics and culture.
Synopsis
The story of John F. Kennedy's visit to Berlin in June 1963.