1917-1963

Focuses on Kennedy's background, his political career, and responses to upheavals such as the civil rights movement and the Cuban missile crisis.

Relates the courage of John F. Kennedy during World War II, especially in saving his crew when they were stranded in the South Pacific after their PT boat was rammed by a Japanese warship.

Nellie Connally, the wife of Texas governor John Connally, who was riding in the same car as President John F. Kennedy on the day he was assassinated, chronicles her memories of the events.

Chronicles the life of Caroline Kennedy, discussing how she coped with the tragic loss of her father, John F. Kennedy, and her brother and describing her close relationship with her mother and her own family life and personal struggles.

Introduces children to the life of John F. Kennedy, discussing his childhood, schooling, political work, years as President, and the changes he brought about in America during his life.

Explores the photographs of the official White House photographer, Cecil Stoughton, and describes how his pictures of the smooth succession of power after Kennedy's assassination reassured many shocked Americans.

The events from the moment of President Kennedy's assassination to his burial three days later.

An account of John F. Kennedy's term of duty on the famous PT 109, from the time he joined his unit through his dramatic rescue.

Describes the life of the youngest man ever elected president of the United States.