Elgood, Paul
Kennedy at Birch Grove
- ISBN 13:
- 9781467996549
- author:
- Elgood, Paul
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 90
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, America, North America,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In June 1963, a pivotal moment in Cold War history unfolded at Birch Grove, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's country estate in Sussex. President John F. Kennedy and his counterpart engaged in a brief, high-stakes meeting that would have lasting repercussions for both nations. Over the course of just 24 hours, the two leaders discussed pressing issues while surrounded by the tranquility of the English countryside. This extraordinary encounter cemented their unique Anglo-American friendship, but also set the stage for the challenges that lay ahead. Tragedy struck soon after Kennedy's departure from England, with the president facing personal and professional difficulties in the months to come. Author Paul Elgood draws on original government files and Macmillan's own account to recreate those pivotal hours at Birch Grove, shedding new light on a significant moment in history.
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