Wisconsin for Kennedy: A Reading and Conversation with author B.J. Hollars

Author B.J. Hollars's book Wisconsin for Kennedy brings to life the stories behind JFK’s history-making 1960 Wisconsin primary campaign, and how Kennedy’s team managed to outmaneuver his politically seasoned opponent, Hubert Humphrey. From Jackie Kennedy commandeering a supermarket loudspeaker in Kenosha, to the Wisconsin forklift driver who planned President Kennedy’s final trip to Dallas, this captivating book places readers at the heart of the action. Join author B.J. Hollars under the Dome for a reading and conversation about the newly released book.

(This is not a library-led event. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone.)

Date: 
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 6:00pm