Kennedy

7.4
20235h 36m

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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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

Thumbnail for video: Remembering JFK's Enduring Legacy | Kennedy

Remembering JFK's Enduring Legacy | Kennedy

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JFK's Leadership: From Civil Rights Act to Berlin Wall Visit | Kennedy

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JFK and Jackie's Journey from Courtship to Marriage | Kennedy

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JFK's Resilience and Bravery in WWII | Kennedy

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JFK's Formative Years and European Odyssey | Kennedy

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2023

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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8. A Legacy (June 1963 - November 1963)

The final months of John F. Kennedy's life and the legacy he left behind.

Cast

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Peter Coyote

Narrator (voice)

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