American Experience JFK: Part 2 (Season 26, Episode 3)
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TV Episode | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History

American Experience

JFK: Part 2 (Season 26, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History

This episode follows Kennedy into the White House, offering fresh assessments of the successes and failures of his tenure. In 1961, the most challenging issue facing the new administration is the spread of communism and continuing Cold War...See moreThis episode follows Kennedy into the White House, offering fresh assessments of the successes and failures of his tenure. In 1961, the most challenging issue facing the new administration is the spread of communism and continuing Cold War fears. Only a few months into his first term, Kennedy launches the Bay of Pigs invasion, an unmitigated disaster that teaches him a powerful lesson. Nikita Khrushchev proves a stubborn foe, and Kennedy takes a stand against the spread of communism in a country few Americans had ever heard of--Vietnam. On the domestic front, civil rights prove tricky for the administration, as they rely heavily on the support of Southern Democrats. Forced to intervene when Freedom Riders take direct action in Southern states, the administration sends in federal marshals to ensure their safety. Health issues continue to plague the president and pain is a constant companion. Glamorous first lady Jackie captivates the world on her travels, while rumors of the president's womanizing continue in Washington. Written by Anonymous See less

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Oliver Platt Self - Narrator (voice) Self - Narrator (voice) See fewer	The Three Musketeers (1993)
Julian Bond Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee: Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee: See fewer	Greased Lightning (1977)
Robert A. Caro Self (as Robert Caro) Self (as Robert Caro) See fewer	The Power Broker
Neirouz Colette Self Self See fewer	LBJ (1998)
Robert Dallek Self Self See fewer	Scarlett (1994)
Michael Dobbs Self Self See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Thomas Hughes Self Self See fewer	JFK: A President Betrayed (2013)
Tim Naftali Self (as Timothy Naftali) Self (as Timothy Naftali) See fewer	Designated Survivor (2016)
David Nasaw Self Self See fewer	American Dynasties: The Kennedys (2018)
Richard Reeves Self Self See fewer	Seabiscuit (2003)