This engaging and unprecedented work captures the compelling story of John F. Kennedy�s role in advancing the United States� space program, set against the Cold War with the Soviet Union. The stunning collection of history and photographs crafted by authors John Bisney and J. L. Pickering illustrates Kennedy�s close association with the race to space during his legendary time in office. In addition to the exhaustive research and rare photographs, the authors have also included excerpts from Kennedy�s speeches, news conferences, and once-secret White House recordings to provide the reader with more context through the president�s own words. While Kennedy did not live to see the fruition of many of the endeavors he supported, his legacy lives on in many ways�many of which are captured in this important work.