American Experience: JFK

Season 1

With a new perspective on the beloved and enigmatic John F. Kennedy’s private life, his relationship with his wife, his close connection to his brother, Robert, and his bond with his father, “JFK” also reevaluates his strengths and weaknesses in the Oval Office as he navigated some of the most explosive events of the mid-20th century.

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Historical·Documentary

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S1 E1 - Episode 1, Part 1
November 10, 2013
54min
TV-PG
Follow JFK’s rise to power as Jack Kennedy first bursts onto the national stage as a war hero, and with his congressional win, rises in power and influence.
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S1 E2 - Episode 1, Part 2
November 10, 2013
54min
TV-PG
JFK’s campaign for president is the first to be waged on television, a distinct advantage for the telegenic candidate.
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S1 E3 - Episode 2, Part 1
November 11, 2013
54min
TV-PG
Follow Kennedy into the White House, and get a fresh assessment of the successes and failures of his tenure.
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S1 E4 - Episode 2, Part 2
November 11, 2013
54min
TV-PG
The assassination of President Kennedy and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency.
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