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American Experience

American Experience

1988Returning Series38 Seasons400 Episodes6.6TMDB
PBS

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Season 5 · Episode 1

The Kennedys (1): The Father, 1900-61

Aired Sep 20, 1992at 8PM·55m

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 American Experience Season 5 Episode 1 air?

American Experience Season 5 Episode 1 aired on September 20, 1992 at 8 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 5 Episode 1?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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