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The Power of Citizenship: Why John F. Kennedy Matters to a New Generation - Softcover

Reich, Scott D

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Synopsis

More than a decade after the original publication of The Power of Citizenship, we find ourselves living through another era of political division, civic distrust, and national uncertainty. Americans increasingly speak past one another, public life feels coarser and more performative, and the spirit of "ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country" can feel more distant than ever. This new edition of The Power of Citizenship revisits John F. Kennedy's enduring vision at a moment when the nation needs it most.

Author Scott D. Reich argues that the most powerful and underappreciated element of Kennedy's legacy is his call to citizenship-and that a recommitment to the values Kennedy championed remains essential to America's future. Blending history, storytelling, and contemporary reflection, Reich recaptures the energy and aspiration of the Kennedy era while drawing clear connections to the challenges of modern American life. He examines the forces pulling Americans apart and reminds readers that citizenship is not simply about politics, but about responsibility, participation, service, and shared national purpose.

Part history and part call to action, The Power of Citizenship explores what made JFK such a timeless and transformational figure, reminding us that democracy ultimately depends not on what we demand from our country, but on what we are willing to give to it.

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About the Author

SCOTT D. REICH is a nationally acclaimed author, historian, attorney, and nonprofit leader whose work explores how Americans make meaning-in history, sport, and public life especially in moments of uncertainty and change.He is the author of One Day in September: Baseball, Brotherhood, and the Birth of the All-Star Game; host of the podcast Curveball, which explores life's unexpected turns and the resilience they demand; and founder and CEO of Believe in a Cure, a global nonprofit supporting the rare disease community, which includes his son.A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Reich has practiced law at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and American Express and has taught at Penn. His work has been featured widely, including on Today, in The New York Times and People, and across national television, radio, and major publications. More at Scott-Reich.com.

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