This shows the ability of the World's Most Powerful Man to sway outcomes of major events through the use of strong words alone, and further displays the sheer skill in conversation President Kennedy possessed.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Ryan Woodward - The President Calling
I listened to JFK speaking with the Governor of Mississippi regarding the admission of an African-American to a university in the racially-charged South. Over the course of four calls, JFK begins by "giving advice" to the Governor on why he should allow James Meredith, an African-American, to be admitted to Ole Miss. The President is clearly leveraging his might as President to persuade the Governor to back down on the issue. Later, JFK warns him to deter possible riots and make sure he keeps his citizens in line. The President continues to address the nation on the peaceful resolution of the issue, only to find out that the people of Mississippi have rioted, endangering Mr. Meredith. He becomes seemingly angered at the Governor and urges him again to take control of his people through some obviously frustrated words.
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JP Hutto- We Were Soldiers
As a big fan of Vietnam era books and movies. We Were Soldiers was a perfect choice for my summer reading. Having already seen the movie and a big fan of it, the book would allow me to gain an in-depth view of what it was truly based on. Being written by Lt. General Harold G. Moore gives the opportunity for a rare look into a first hand account of the Vietnam war. The book was filled with heart and compassion as it shares the accounts of the early Vietnam war. The book spans over many days and nights and separates the spirit of war with the horrors, creating a great overall story.
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