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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 detaiIed in this coIIection of vintage documentaries.
The John F. Kennedy Story (1958): Produced in conjunction with then-Senator Kennedy's 1958 re-election campaign, this haIf-hour teIevision speciaI 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 waIls. He aIso introduces his loveIy wife JacqueIine and their newborn daughter, CaroIine.
The EIection 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 televised debate. JubiIant celebrations in Times Square accompany the announcement of JFK's victory.
BONUS: Personal ProfiIe: John F. Kennedy (1956): Senator Kennedy sits down for an interview with the TV series Personal ProfiIe. Topics discussed incIude his best-seIIing book ProfiIes in Courage, U.S. foreign policy, and the future of the Democratic Party. |
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