JFK: the man behind the myths

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4.3 • 4.5K Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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John F Kennedy remains one of America’s most iconic presidents – his life and untimely death wrapped in both mythology and conspiracy. But how much of his legacy is based in reality, and how can his reputation be understood more than 60 years after his presidency ended? Speaking to Elinor Evans, historian Mark White unpacks JFK’s leadership, his glamorous carefully curated image, and the stark contrast between his private and political life. (Ad) Mark White is the author of Icon, Libertine, Leader: The Life and Presidency of John F. Kennedy (Bloomsbury Academic, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Icon-Libertine-Leader-Presidency-Kennedy/dp/1350426121/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Step back in time and hear real-life stories from 1945,
0:04.0	with the National Memorial Arboretum's new program, the year was 1945.
0:08.0	Marking 80 years since the end of World War II,
0:11.0	the program opens with a weekend of VE Day celebrations on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of May,
0:16.0	featuring live performances and more.
0:18.0	Plus, you can join exhibitions, commemorative services, talks and
0:22.1	tours of the Arboretum stunning 150 acre grounds throughout the year too. Designed for all ages,
0:28.6	the year was 1945, is perfect for reflecting and making new memories with your loved ones.
0:34.3	Plan your visit today at the nma.org. Dot-1945.
0:40.8	This is it.
0:41.9	Level 23.
0:42.8	Final.
0:43.4	Final.
0:44.6	Let's go.
0:45.0	Let's go.
0:45.5	Let's go.
0:46.3	Almost.
0:48.2	Help.
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