LET US BEGIN

Let Us Begin was published by Simon & Schuster in 1961 as a commemorative book centered on the early days of the John F. Kennedy administration. The title draws its inspiration from the president's inaugural address, and the text serves as a journalistic survey of the atmosphere and policy goals at the dawn of the New Frontier. It was designed to capture the idealism and the sense of national transition that defined the late 1950s and early 1960s, reflecting a period when political discourse was heavily shaped by a synthesis of intellectual analysis and media reportage.

The volume features a collaborative approach, pulling together contributions from prominent journalists and public intellectuals such as Martin Agronsky, Barbara Ward, and Eric F. Goldman. Each contributor offered their perspective on the challenges and potential of the incoming administration. The book was received as a serious, if somewhat transient, attempt to frame the historical significance of Kennedy's ascension, providing a snapshot of how the contemporary media elite viewed the administration’s stated intentions and the broader social context of the era.