At a time when all Americans of voting age are considering their choice for the next president, it seems appropriate that we should revisit the times in our country when JFK, LBJ, Nixon, Reagan, Carter and George H.W. Bush led our nation through wars, economic struggles, the threat of nuclear war, civil rights and terrorism. […]
At a time when all Americans of voting age are considering their choice for the next president, it seems appropriate that we should revisit the times in our country when JFK, LBJ, Nixon, Reagan, Carter and George H.W. Bush led our nation through wars, economic struggles, the threat of nuclear war, civil rights and terrorism.
Starting Monday night, PBS will rebroadcast the first of six Peabody Award winning biographies of these past presidents in its American Experience series.
“These films offer a chance for Americans to explore the lives of the leaders who shaped our country and see how each dealt with many of the same issues we face today — war, poverty, healthcare, immigration, and education,” said Mark Samels, American Experience’s executive producer.
“Each was shaped by the times in which they governed, as well as by their personalities and character. As we choose our next leader, these films provide an invaluable look back at the qualities that make an effective president and shape a legacy.”
Monday and Tuesday night, August 8-9, from 9-11 p.m. ET, the first in this American Experience series begins with JFK.
Forever enshrined in myth by an assassin’s bullet, John F. Kennedy’s presidency has often defied objective appraisal. This portrait offers a fresh assessment of the man, his accomplishments, and his unfulfilled promise.
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