This two-part special concludes with an in-depth look at the life and career of the complex, enigmatic man who remains one of the nation’s most beloved and mourned leaders, forever enshrined in myth by an assassin’s bullet.
American Experience “JFK: Part Two” airs Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI and PBS apps.
Forever enshrined in myth by an assassin’s bullet, Kennedy’s presidency long defied objective appraisal. Recent assessments have revealed an administration long on promise and vigor, and somewhat lacking in tangible accomplishment. His proposals for a tax cut and civil rights legislation, however, promised significant gains in the months before his assassination. While maturation, as evidenced in the handling of the Cuban missile crisis, was apparent, the potential legacy of the New Frontier will forever be left to speculation. American Experience “JFK: Part Two” repeats Saturday, July 18 at 3 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
Photo Credit: John F. Kennedy Library