JFK: the man behind the myths
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Welcome to the History Extra podcast. Fascinating historical conversations from the makers of BBC History Magazine. American presidents have captivated the public imagination quite like John F. Kennedy. From his glamorous image. To his status as a figurehead for liberal politics.
His life and untimely death. Have been much mythologized. And on today's podcast. Historian Mark White joins us to offer a twenty first century view of Kennedy.
Explaining how in his recent biography of the president Icon Liberty leader. He attempts to balance the contradictions in Kennedy's character. From his bold leadership in foreign policy, to his reckless private behaviour. Mark was speaking to Eleanor Evans.
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