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American Experience S25E7 — JFK (Part 1)

American Experience•Season 25•Episode 7

JFK (Part 1)

Nov 11, 201355 min

A two-part profile of John F. Kennedy begins with his early years, detailing the health challenges he faced; his heroism after his PT boat was hit by an enemy destroyer during World War II; his first run for Congress; and the 1960 presidential race, which

Directed bySusan Bellows

Written byMark Zwonitzer

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Episode Summary

"JFK (Part 1)" is episode 7 of American Experience season 25. Directed by Susan Bellows and written by Mark Zwonitzer, it aired on November 11, 2013.

Next: E8 · JFK (Part 2)Best of Season 25