S5·E1 The Kennedys (1): The Father, 1900-61
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 20, 1992
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
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.
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When did Season 5 Episode 1 of American Experience air?
Season 5, Episode 1 ('The Kennedys (1): The Father, 1900-61') originally aired on September 20, 1992.
How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('The Kennedys (1): The Father, 1900-61')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 5 Episode 1?
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 -- orches...
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