John F. Kennedy's 1957 Algeria Speech: The Politics of Anticolonialism in the Cold War Era

John F. Kennedy's 1957 Algeria Speech is a compelling and complex book that deals with one of his most important foreign policy speeches, calling for Algerian independence after more than a century of French colonial rule. Cleva offers new insights into Kennedy's reasons for giving the speech and his extensive preparation spanning fifteen months, using in-depth scholarship to analyze classified U.S. Government documents.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

John F. Kennedy's 1957 Algeria Speech remains a captivating and influential testament to his legacy, even six decades after his tragic assassination. Through his eloquent voice and the intricate complexity of his character, the speech brings to life Kennedy's passionate advocacy for Algerian independence after more than a century of French colonial rule. This book delves into one of Kennedy's most significant yet lesser-known foreign policy speeches, shedding light on his role as a U.S. Senator and the challenges he faced in championing this cause. The reader is taken on a journey through the heated debate surrounding the speech, including the resistance it encountered from the Eisenhower administration, French officials, and French citizens, as well as senior members of America's foreign policy community, such as Dean Acheson and Adlai Stevenson. Additionally, the author offers fresh insights into Kennedy's motivations for delivering the speech, as well as his extensive preparation spanning fifteen months. Cleva's in-depth scholarship utilizes classified U.S. Government documents related to the Algerian crisis to provide a comprehensive study of Kennedy's Senate speech, its impact on his administration, and its lasting significance in American foreign policy.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666901306