Description
The first edition of America Back on Track by Senator Ted Kennedy, inscribed to his longtime aide.
Octavo, xi, [3], 210pp. Blue hardcover. First edition statement on the copyright page, with a full number line. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $24.95 on the front flap, faint shelf wear, a near fine example. From the library of longtime Kennedy aide, Melody Miller, with her blind stamp on the title page.
Inscribed on the half title: “To Melody, Who has been and continues to be part of the Kennedy voyage to put America back on track. With affection, Ted Kennedy / Jan. 07.”
From the private collection of Melody Miller (1945-2022), a longtime aide to the Kennedy family who served in various capacities for over four decades. She began working for Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1967 and later joined Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s staff, where she remained until her retirement in 2005. Miller played a key role in communications, speech-writing, and managing the family’s public image. She was deeply involved in handling correspondence with the public, particularly regarding the legacy of President John F. Kennedy. After retiring, she continued to support Kennedy-related initiatives and historical preservation efforts. She passed away in 2022 at the age of 77.
