Profiles in Courage

This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic by President John F. Kennedy, introduced by Caroline Kennedy and with a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy, was penned in 1955 when Kennedy was a junior senator from Massachusetts. It serves as a clarion call to Americans, profiling eight historical figures renowned for their integrity in the face of adversity. These heroes, drawn from various periods in U.S. history, include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Over half a century later, the book remains a powerful testament to the indomitable national spirit and a celebration of human virtue. It offers timeless lessons on integrity and resilience, reminding readers of the strength of the human spirit. As Robert Kennedy notes in the foreword, the work is not merely a collection of past stories but a source of hope and confidence for the future, emphasizing that the fate of the country and the world hinges on our actions today. The edition includes vintage photographs, an extensive author biography, Kennedy's correspondence about the project, contemporary reviews, a letter from Ernest Hemingway, and two inspiring speeches from recipients of the Profile in Courage Award.