Before the Oval Office: JFK's Rise to Power (1917-1960)

“JFK” presents a fresh look at the life and legacy of America’s 35th president. Forever enshrined in myth by an assassin's bullet, Kennedy's presidency long defied objective appraisal. Recent assessments have revealed an administration long on promise and vigor, and somewhat lacking in tangible...

114 min - History - American Experience

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