Part One follows JFK's rise to power. Jack Kennedy first bursts onto the national stage as a war hero, and with his congressional win, Kennedy rises in power and influence. JFK's campaign for president is the first to be waged on television, a distinct advantage for the telegenic candidate.

Follow Kennedy into the White House, and get a fresh assessment of the successes and failures of his tenure.

The assassination of President Kennedy and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency.