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About the Course

When John F. Kennedy entered the presidential limousine at Love Field in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, he began his ride into history. That journey continues even today and we call it the Kennedy legacy. This course will explore the Presidency, assassination, and lasting legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Students will learn how JFK’s life, administration, and tragic death have influenced the general public, the media, and each of the nine U.S. presidents who followed. Understanding the Kennedy legacy and being able to identify elements of his legacy within the context of modern politics helps understand many of the vexing problems that developed over the last half century as well as many of the challenges that confront us today. November 22, 1963 was so powerful a moment that in the fifty years since the assassination, every U.S. President that followed JFK has used Kennedy’s words and actions in an effort to craft their own political image. Why does Kennedy’s influence persist, and will it continue? What are the effects? We’ll address these questions and more as we explore The Kennedy Half Century. Follow on Twitter: @JFKclass....

Top reviews

JN

Jul 4, 2017

Larry Sabato is a true genius in political thought. Great realizing that he is fascinated by John Kennedy as I am. There was technical difficulty in Coursera realizing that I had finished the course.

KB

Oct 21, 2015

I really loved this class! Professor Sabato taught this class so eloquently and so well. I have studied the JFK Presidency and Assassination for years, and I loved learning more from this course.

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By Shagun B

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Sep 24, 2015

Detailed knowledge of American History. Great Course!

By Jake L

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Apr 9, 2020

Awesome teacher and love the historical videos too!

By Prasolova S I

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Jan 27, 2016

Very interesting! I am enjoying taking this course!

By Alan A M A

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Mar 12, 2020

so great!! Thank you teacher and Thank´s Coursera!

By mohd n k

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Aug 13, 2015

Very interesting and comprehensive course on JFK.

By Mary B

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Oct 10, 2015

Very interesting course. Loved every minute.

By Carlos S

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Aug 14, 2015

So interesting!! Quick & easy to urderstand.

By Susanne D

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Sep 12, 2020

I devoured every second of the course....

By Amal A E I

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Sep 5, 2018

Very good Course , I really enjoyed it

By Thomas M

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May 24, 2020

Extremely informative and well-taught

By Jonathan L S

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Sep 20, 2020

Very informative and illuminating!

By David F W

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Mar 16, 2017

Inspiring, fascinating, absorbing.

By Amber G

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Aug 16, 2015

This was a very interesting class.

By Joaquin T

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Oct 22, 2017

Great! Thanks for the opportunity

By Theo H

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Aug 9, 2022

Very informative and enjoyable

By Jekaterina

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Aug 12, 2017

It was interesting. Thank you.

By Sonia A

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Jul 6, 2017

Thanks! It was a great course.

By Kent L

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Aug 9, 2016

Super Course. Learnt a lot.

By Nana G

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Jul 25, 2020

It was a great course.

By Francisco M P

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May 29, 2019

I have bought the book

By Игорь А А

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Jan 23, 2017

It's very interesting!

By Winston A W

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Aug 9, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Richard H

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Apr 9, 2018

Thanks so much Larry!

By Amy H

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May 11, 2020

Very Interesting!!!

By Francisco J B V

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Mar 21, 2016

A must take course!