408. JFK: Nixon, McCarthy, & The Dark Side of Camelot (Part 2)

After his brother’s death in the skies over Britain, a young JFK must fulfil his father’s dynastic dream, but does he want it? The whole family supports his campaign to become Senator, and a new character enters his life… Jacqueline Kennedy.

Anita Anand is joined by historian Frederik Logevall to discuss JFK’s entrance into politics.

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