Perennial Classics: Profiles in Courage

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This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, written in 1955 by then-junior senator John F. Kennedy, serves as a clarion call to Americans. Kennedy profiles eight historical figures renowned for their integrity in the face of opposition, including John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Despite being written over half a century ago, the book remains a powerful testament to the indomitable national spirit and celebrates the noble virtue of courage. It offers timeless lessons on integrity and serves as a reminder of the strength of the human spirit. As Robert Kennedy notes in the foreword, this work is “not just stories of the past but a book of hope and confidence for the future.” The fate of the country and the world relies on how we honor the legacies left by others. Accompanied by vintage photographs and an extensive author biography, this edition includes Kennedy's correspondence regarding the writing project, contemporary reviews, a letter from Ernest Hemingway, and two inspiring speeches from recipients of the Profile in Courage Award. The introduction is provided by Caroline Kennedy, and the foreword is written by Robert F. Kennedy.