John F Kennedy revolutionized the way people saw the presidency of the United States of America. He was known for his camera friendly appearance, and his unprecedented use of television helped make him highly ranked in pub... more »lic opinion. "JFK Press Conferences and Summits," takes State of Union Addresses, news conferences, and summits from JFK's tenure and shows off his intelligence, poise, and the difficult political decisions he was forced to endure in the two years of his presidency.
Table of Contents: (1) In a thousand days of office John Fitzgerald Kennedy created a lasting legacy of progress, art, and an enduring love of freedom and equality for all. "John F. Kennedy: 1,000 Days," documents his time as president, highlighting important political, scientific, and artistic decisions through sonorous narration and speeches made by JFK himself. Included is part of his inaugural address, his speech to end Jim Crow, his famous words which promised a man on the moon by the end of the decade, and a speech made by the First Lady while in Paris Note: Beginning cuts in funny - 22 Minutes (2) In, "President Kennedy and Khrushchev" Kennedy and Khrushchev meet to discuss politics and state of affairs. Though silent the thronging people and great parades tell a story of Cold War tensions and ultimate optimism that a resolution would be reached - 10 Minutes (3) The early 1960s were a turbulent time faced by crisis and fears of nuclear war. President Kennedy met those rocky days and in, "President Kennedy's News Conference No 10," some of those current issues are discussed by Kennedy in a meeting with the press. Topics include the war on hunger, international politics, Castro, and the space program - 33 Minutes (4) President John F. Kennedy addresses congress in "President Kennedy's State of the Union Message." His speech covers important topics ranging from domestic policy, the Mutual Assistance Program, international affairs, communism and the Cold War conflict - 28 Minutes« less
