Jack (1917-1940)
Aired on Nov 18, 2023Kennedy navigates his formative years, including his time in school, relationship with his family, and early interests in history and politics.
The World at War (1940-1946)
Aired on Nov 18, 2023When the United States joins the war against Nazi Germany and Japan, Kennedy volunteers for the Navy and is deployed to the Pacific.
Into the Political Jungle (1946-1956)
Aired on Nov 18, 2023Coming home after the Second World War, Kennedy begins a career in politics, running for the House of Representatives in Massachusetts.
The Kennedy Machine (1956-1960)
Aired on Nov 19, 2023Kennedy embarks on an unprecedented 5-year campaign for the presidency, revolutionizing modern campaigning and the use of television.
The Torch Has Passed (January 1961-December 1961)
Aired on Nov 19, 2023The youngest president ever elected, Kennedy faces the height of the Cold War and a national civil rights crisis.
Crisis (January 1962-October 1962)
Aired on Nov 19, 2023After nuclear weapons are placed 90 miles from the Florida coast in Cuba, Kennedy faces his ultimate trial, the most dangerous moment in human history.
The Brink of War (October 1962-June 1963)
Aired on Nov 20, 2023Bringing 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.
A Legacy (June 1963-November 1963)
Aired on Nov 20, 2023The final months of John F. Kennedy’s life and the legacy he left behind.