The Kennedy Half Century

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Overview

John Fitzgerald Kennedy is perhaps the most charismatic person to have held the office of President of the United States. This program examines the enduring influence of his presidency on each of the nine men who have come after him.

Cast: Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Richard Nixon, more

Director: Paul Tait Roberts

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Cast

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Gerald Ford

Self (archive footage)

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Barack Obama

Self (archive footage)

Ron Reagan

Self

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Larry Sabato

Self

Nancy Pelosi

Self

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