Shows John F Kennedy’s election to the White House. Tells that in his life he was popular, drew much praise, inspired affection, and had as many critics as most politicians do, but that in death he became a hero and a legend wrapped in mythology and sentimentality. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506804
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Heroes
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Elections
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politicians - Biography
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politicians - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Presidents
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Personality
History → Kennedy, John F., (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
History → United States - History - 20th century
History → United States. President (1961-1963 : Kennedy)
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Heroes
People → Kennedy, John F., (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
People → Politicians - Biography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)