JFK's campaign for president is the first to be waged on television, a distinct advantage for the telegenic candidate. Despite his lack of legislative achievements and his Catholicism -- which many Americans see as a negative -- Kennedy wins the election on the promise that he will stand up to the Soviets and protect American preeminence in the world.
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- Self - Narrator
- Self - Deputy Director, CIA
- Self - Funeral
- Self
- Self
- Self - Writer
- Self
- Self
- Self - Niece
- Self - Daughter
- Self - Premier of the Soviet Union
- Self
- Self - Writer
- Self
- Self
- Self
- Self - Sister
- Campaign Aide
- Self
- Self
- Self
- Self
- Self - Newscaster
- Self
- Self
- Self (with King during March On Washington)
- Self
- Self
- Self - Convention Speaker
- Self