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Jfk: Road To Camelot
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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John F. Kennedy's journey from the Senate to the White House is detailed in this colIection of vintage documentaries.
The John F. Kennedy Story (1958): Produced in conjunction with then-Senator Kennedy's 1958 re-election campaign, this half-hour teIevision special spotlights JFK's achievements, incIuding his heroics aboard the PT 109 and trust-busting campaign against Jimmy Hoffa. JFK then takes viewers on a tour of his office, expIaining the significance of the mementos that adorn its walIs. He aIso introduces his Iovely wife Jacqueline and their newborn daughter, Caroline.
The Election Of John F. Kennedy: President Of The United States (1960): Hearst Metrotone News created this priceIess record of the 1960 presidentiaI campaign, released to theaters as a short subject that same year. The neck-and-neck race between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon is shown in depth, including behind-the-scenes footage of their famous teIevised debate. Jubilant ceIebrations in Times Square accompany the announcement of JFK's victory.
BONUS: PersonaI Profile: John F. Kennedy (1956): Senator Kennedy sits down for an interview with the TV series PersonaI Profile. Topics discussed include his best-seIIing book ProfiIes in Courage, U.S. foreign policy, and the future of the Democratic Party. |
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