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Clip: Season 1 | 7m 28s
Kennedy is inaugurated President in 1961; "Ask not what your country can do for you..." JFK gives the first live televised press conference by a President.
Aired: 11/12/13
JFK, Part 2, chapter 1
Premiering Nov 11 & 12, 9/8c. The biography of one of America's most beloved leaders.
JFK on Policing the World: The Vietnam Question
JFK decided to make a stand against communism in Vietnam.
Before that moment, beyond the glamour, behind the charm lies the true story of JFK.
JFK and Age: The Young Congressman
As a 29-year-old congressman, JFK had little interest in his day-to-day duties.
JFK's First Lady: Jackie and the White House
Jackie Kennedy led a televised tour to debut her restoration of the White House.
JFK and Military Service: The Rescue
In 1943, Kennedy kept his crew safe after their boat was destroyed by a Japanese vessel.
JFK and Crisis: The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis would become one of Kennedy's most lasting legacies.
JFK and Abusing Power: Private Life
Kennedy's personal aides knew about his extramarital activities, as did much of the press
JFK on Policing the World: The Soviet Menace
JFK wanted to show Americans he wouldn't be bullied by Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev
JFK's First Lady: Jackie and Culture
Jackie Kennedy worked to curate a new culture of elegance in the White House.
JFK on the Enemy: The Red Threat
Kennedy left his first diplomatic meeting with Soviet Premier Khrushchev feeling uneasy.
Watch the exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of "JFK," premiering on PBS Nov 11&12 at 9/8c.
