Synopsis

This profile of John F. Kennedy unfolds in two parts, charting a course from his formative years. It recounts the health struggles he endured in youth, the bravery he displayed after his patrol torpedo boat was struck by a Japanese destroyer in the Pacific during World War II, his initial bid for a seat in Congress, and the landmark 1960 presidential campaign, notable for hosting the first televised debates between major candidates. Contributing perspectives include his sister, Jean Kennedy Smit