A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.
Cast: Peter Coyote
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Season 1
8 episodes
1. Jack (1917-1940)Kennedy navigates his formative years, including his time in school, relationship with his family, and his early interests in history and politics.TV-14CC42minNov 18, 2023
2. The 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.TV-14CC42minNov 18, 2023
3. Into 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.TV-14CC42minNov 18, 2023
4. The Kennedy Machine (1956 - 1960)Kennedy embarks on an unprecedented 5-year campaign for the presidency, revolutionizing modern campaigning and the use of television.TV-14CC42minNov 19, 2023
5. The 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.TV-14CC42minNov 19, 2023
6. Crisis (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.TV-14CC42minNov 19, 2023
7. From the Brink of War (October 1962 - June 1963)Bringing the country back from the brink of nuclear war, Kennedy pursues diplomacy with the Soviets and decides to address civil rights in a way no president has before: as a moral issue.TV-14CC42minNov 20, 2023
8. A Legacy (June 1963 - November 1963)The final months of John F. Kennedy's life and the legacy he left behind.TV-14CC42minNov 20, 2023
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A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Ashton Gleckman
- Created by
- Ashton Gleckman
- Cast
- Peter Coyote
- Studio
- RadicalMedia, Blackbird Productions, History
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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