Kennedy
A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.
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Ep 1Jack (1917-1940)
Kennedy navigates his formative years, including his time in school, relationship with his family, and his early interests in history and politics.
Ep 2The World at War (1940 - 1946)
When the United States joins the war against Nazi Germany and Japan, Kennedy volunteers for the Navy and is deployed to the Pacific.
Ep 3Into the Political Jungle (1946 - 1956)
Coming home after the Second World War, Kennedy begins a career in politics, running for the House of Representatives in Massachusetts.
Ep 4The Kennedy Machine (1956 - 1960)
Kennedy embarks on an unprecedented 5-year campaign for the presidency, revolutionizing modern campaigning and the use of television.
Ep 5The Torch Has Passed (January 1961 - December 1961)
The youngest president ever elected, Kennedy faces the height of the Cold War and a national civil rights crisis.
Ep 6Crisis (January 1962 - October 1962)
After nuclear weapons are placed 90 miles from the Florida coast in Cuba, Kennedy faces his ultimate trial, the most dangerous moment in human history.
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