Background
Hilty, James Walter was born on May 22, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Burns and Henrietta Isabel Hilty.
(For most of his life, Robert Kennedy stood in the shadow ...)
For most of his life, Robert Kennedy stood in the shadow cast by his older brother, John; only after President Kennedy's assassination did the public gain a complete sense of Robert ("Bobby," we called him) as a committed advocate for social justice and a savvy politician in his own right. In this comprehensive biography, James W. Hilty offers a detailed and nuanced account of how Robert was transformed from a seemingly unpromising youngster, unlikely to match the accomplishments of his older brothers, to the forceful man who ran "the family business," orchestrating the Kennedy quest for political power. The centerpiece of this book is the remarkable political partnership that formed between Robert and John. As the manager of John's political campaigns, Robert proved himself "hard as nails" (in his father's admiring words), relentless in securing his brother's victory and unforgiving in overseeing his brother's presidency. Hilty marshals a great deal of evidence to show that while they did not always see eye to eye - Lyndon Johnson's selection as John's running mate being a notable disagreement - they discussed virtually every issue, gauging the likely political effects of every position. Robert was so close to the President that insiders called him "number one and a-half"; their consultations were so intimate that they spoke in a kind of code, barely intelligible to those around them. In Hilty's evocative but unsentimental recounting of the politcal crises of the Kennedy Administration, Robert and John prove to have been more calculating and astute leaders than today's pundits allow. Theirs was a partnership that was unprecedented and, thanks to an act signed into law by Lyndon Johnson, is never to be equaled. Author note: James W. Hilty, Professor of History at Temple University, has written extensively about the Kennedys including John F. Kennedy: An Idealist Without Illusion. He has also provided political commentaries for various publications including the Philadelphia Inquirer and served as historical consultant for an NBC News syndicated documentary, "Robert F. Kennedy: The Man, The Myth and the Memories," narrated by Tom Brokaw.
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(For most of his life, Robert Kennedy stood in the shadow ...)
For most of his life, Robert Kennedy stood in the shadow cast by his older brother, John; only after President Kennedy's assassination did the public gain a complete sense of Robert (i??Bobbyi??', we called him) as a committed advocate for social justice and a savvy politician in his own right. In this comprehensive biography, James W. Hilty offers a detailed and nuanced account of how Robert was transformed from a seemingly unpromising youngster, unlikely to match the accomplishments of his older brothers, to the forceful man who ran i??the family businessi??', orchestrating the Kennedy quest for political power. The centerpiece of this book is the remarkable political partnership that formed between Robert and John. As the manager of John's political campaigns, Robert proved himself i??hard as nailsi??' (in his father's admiring words), relentless in securing his brother's victory and unforgiving in overseeing his brother's presidency. Hilty marshals a great deal of evidence to show that while they did not always see eye to eye - Lyndon Johnson's selection as John's running mate being a notable disagreement - they discussed virtually every issue, gauging the likely political effects of every position. Robert was so close to the President that insiders called him i??number one and a-halfi??'; their consultations were so intimate that they spoke in a kind of code, barely intelligible to those around them. In Hilty's evocative but unsentimental recounting of the politcal crises of the Kennedy Administration, Robert and John prove to have been more calculating and astute leaders than today's pundits allow. Theirs was a partnership that was unprecedented and, thanks to an act signed into law by Lyndon Johnson, is never to be equaled. Author note: James W. Hilty, Professor of History at Temple University, has written extensively about the Kennedys including i??John F. Kennedy: An Idealist Without Illusioni??. He has also provided political commentaries for various publications including the i??Philadelphia Inquireri?? and served as historical consultant for an NBC News syndicated documentary, "Robert F. Kennedy: The Man, The Myth and the Memories," narrated by Tom Brokaw.
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Hilty, James Walter was born on May 22, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Burns and Henrietta Isabel Hilty.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1965. Master of Arts in Education, Ohio State University, 1966. Master of Arts in History, Ohio State University, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in History, University Missouri, 1973.
Professor history Temple University, Philadelphia, since 1970, associate dean Graduate School, 1978—1980, acting dean Graduate School, 1980—1981, assistant vice president academy affairs, 1982—1982, director planning, 1982—1985, assistant to president, 1985—1988, chair department history, 1988—1994, dean Ambler College, since 2005. Trustee Atwater Kent Museum, Philadelphia, 1985—2002. Consultant NBC News, New York City, 1993, A&E Biography, New York City, 2002.
With United States Marine Corps, 1958-1962, PTO.
(For most of his life, Robert Kennedy stood in the shadow ...)
(For most of his life, Robert Kennedy stood in the shadow ...)
President Ogontz Volunteer Fire Company, Montgomery County, 1980—1985. Board member Fire Advisory Board, 1979—1994, American Red Cross, Philadelphia, 1985—1995. Member of Organization American Historians.
Married Shirley Brown, January 1963 (dissolved June 1975). Children: Carolyn Marland, Robert. Married Kathleen Griffin Hilty, October 19, 1979.
1 child Maura.