The point i want to make is this, kennedy declares. Written right on the firing line in one of the hottest sectors of the fight for law and order, this book is a noholdsbarred report on the work of the. Kennedy, inscribed to fellow senator ralph yarborough. The mcclellan committees crusade against jimmy hoffa and corrupt labor unions 370. I would like to nominate yet another candidate for this menagerie of enemies. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Kennedy s younger brothers, and also one of his most trusted advisors and worked closely with the president during the cuban. Torn between mourning the past and plotting his future, bobby was placed in a sudden competition with his political enemy, lyndon johnson, for control of the democratic party. Writing crisply, with indignation but also with humor, kennedy focuses on how unions are bout, sold, and sometimes stolen how democracy actually operated in jimmy hoffas captive unions and what happened to the men who dared to oppose him how hoffa was tired on charges of attempting to plant a pdf spy in the mcclellan committee how an investigating. In the revolution of robert kennedy, journalist john r. First edition of robert kennedys compelling account of one of the most famous, consummate, and effective senate investigations in modern congressional history.
Find the enemy within by kennedy, robert f at biblio. Written right on the firing line in one of the hottest sectors of the fight for law and order, this book is a noholdsbarred report on the work of the mcclellan. Kennedy memorial provided the introduction to the 1994 edition. If we do not on a national scale attack organized criminals with weapons and techniques as effective as their own, they will destroy us page 265. In 1959 kennedy left the committee to write the enemy within on his investigation anb. Publishers olive green boards, gilt title on spine.
Buy the enemy within new edition by kennedy, robert f. There is some dispute about why he took this action. Kennedy first published in 1960, and republished in 1994. A first edition, first printing of the enemy within by senator robert f. The mcclellan committees crusade against jimmy hoffa and corrupt labor unions is a book by robert f. The idea of an enemy within is so gutgrabbing and scaremongering that it has been used many times for book titles. Bobby kennedys book would seem to have no relevance outside of its.
I have the original given to my grandfather by robert kennedy this book really tells the true story of the greed and the thugs running the labor unions back in the day according to my grandfather, samual bassett. Slight fading along board edges, tiny stain to top edge, an excellent copy with the jacket slightly rubbed at the ends and corners. Books authentically signed by robert kennedy are uncommon, this title, kennedy s first book, especially so. In his book, the enemy within, kennedy claimed he resigned because he disagreed with the way that the committee was being run. Written right on the firing line in one of the hottest sectors of the fight for law and order, this book is a noholdsbarred report on the work of the mcclellan committee. These are only a few of the subjects discussed by robert kennedy in this book covering the mcclellan committee and its. It paints a pretty grim picture of how bad things can get when a union is corrupted or mobbed up. Robert francis bobby kennedy, also called rfk, was the united states attorney general from 1961 to 1964 and a us senator from new york from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. The title has been used for an entire haunted house full of closet enemies. Kennedy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kennedy memorial, this book remains a vivid testament to robert. Elusive hero, the host of msnbcs hardball, offers an anecdotal and engaging biography of robert francis bobby kennedy 192568, emphasizing his broad public appeal during the 1960s, when the thenjunior senator was revered by. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The mcclellan committees crusade against jimmy hoffa and corrupt labor unions, isbn 4871877817, isbn 9784871877817, brand new, free shipping in the us. Kennedy, 97803235795, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kennedy hardback 1960 hardcover january 1, 1960 by robert f. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Kennedy assisted by john seigenthaler first published in 1960, and republished in 1994. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The enemy within author kennedy, robert formatbinding hardcover book condition used spine of the book is sunned. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is the combined result of a confluence of corrosive forces, and bad. I have the original given to my grandfather by robert kennedy this book really tells the true story of the greed and the thugs running the labor unions back in. Committee on improper activities in the labor or management field, united states. Bohrer focuses in intimate and revealing detail on bobby kennedys life during the three years following jfks assassination.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The enemy within signed robert kennedy second story books. The enemy within the enemy within by kennedy, robert f author jul281982 the enemy within the enemy within by kennedy, robert f author jul281982 by kennedy, robert f author jul281982 hardcover kennedy, robert f author jul281982 hardcover. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In his book about his experiences the enemy within, mr. Navasky has done a superb job of acquiring the facts on those years of intense activity at the justice department, 1961 to 1964. Inscribed and signed on the front endpaper by the author to kay and marshall fieldwith best wishesbob kennedy. It is possible that robert titled the enemy within more aptly than he knew. The enemy within robert f kennedy haftad 9780306805905.
On 29th july, 1953, kennedy resigned from mccarthys office. Enemy mainly chronicles kennedys investigations of hoffa and the teamsters union and associates. The enemy within rusch novel, by kristine kathryn rusch, 2014. With a new introduction by the chairman of the robert f. Kennedy says that when dave beck first took the stand, i looked at him, and realized that here was a major public figure about to be. Original green cloth, gilt lettered spine, untrimmed. Select committee on improper activities in the labor or management field, united states. The mcclellan committees crusade against jimmy hoffa and. Kennedys younger brothers, and also one of his most trusted advisors and worked closely with the president during the cuban. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. United states, labor unions, corrupt practices, united states. Kennedy memorial provided the introduction to the 1994 edition the work details events and information uncovered between 1956 and 1959 by the united states senate select.
Books authentically signed by robert kennedy are uncommon, this title, kennedys first book. The enemy within savage book, by michael savage, 2003. The mcclellan committees crusade against jimmy hoffa and corrupt labor. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The enemy within is illuminated by firsthand knowledge and charged with the fire of personal conviction. Mcclellan and guided by chief counsel robert kennedy heard more than. Kennedy memorial provided the introduction to the 1994 edition the work details events and information uncovered between 1956 and 1959 by the. First edition, first printing page signed ak, later printings are signed dk. Robert f kennedy robert kennedys account of his part in the mcclellan committee investigation of corruption in. The enemy within hardcover july 28 1982 by robert f kennedy author, arthur krock foreword 4. This book is a report on the work of the select committee on. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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