American Experience · SEASON 5
The Kennedys (2): The Sons, 1961-80
Episode 2 · 1992-09-21
- Documentary
Episode overview
No family has had such a powerful hold on the American imagination. A saga of ambition, wealth, family loyalty and personal tragedy, the Kennedy story is unlike any other. From Joseph Kennedy's rise on Wall Street and frustrations in politics, through John Kennedy's march to the presidency -- orchestrated by his father - -to Edward Kennedy's withdrawal from the 1980 presidential race following the scandal of Chappaquidick, the family has left a legacy that continues to influence politics today.
55 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. The Kennedys (1): The Father, 1900-611992-09-20
2. The Kennedys (2): The Sons, 1961-801992-09-21
3. The Donner Party1992-10-28
4. Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II1992-11-04
5. George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King1992-11-18
6. Last Stand at Little Big Horn1992-11-25
7. If You Knew Sousa1993-01-11
8. Simple Justice1993-01-18
9. Knute Rockne and His Fighting Irish1993-02-08
10. Sit Down And Fight1993-02-01
11. Rachel Carson's Silent Spring1993-02-15
12. Goin' Back to T-Town1993-03-01
20. Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian1992-12-02
