America: The Story of the USA
Today, we turn our focus to a figure who remains as enigmatic as he is iconic. Ascending to the presidency at one of the tensest moments in American and world history, he energized a nation with his call for a “New Frontier,” navigated the shoals of the Cold War, and inspired Americans with his vision for space and civil rights. Yet behind his polished image lay personal struggles, political obstacles, and a legacy marked as much by tragedy as by promise.
So in this episode, on the anniversary of his inauguration, I’m asking… who is President John F. Kennedy?
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Special guest for this episode:
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Highlights from this episode:
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Additional Resources:
Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady of the New Frontier by Barbara Perry
Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch by Barbara Perry
Miller Center: JFK Life Before the Presidency
Miller Center: Domestic Affairs
Miller Center: Impact and Legacy