What Made JFK So Compelling?

Published: July 18, 2022, 3:49 p.m.

b'Despite assuming the presidency from the 20th century\\u2019s narrowest election victory, John F. Kennedy captivated the American public\\u2019s imagination, even before his untimely death.\\xa0 What was it that made JFK so compelling in\\xa0his own time,\\xa0and continues to contribute to his enduring appeal today?\\n\\nWe dive into the answer to that question by unpacking some of Kennedy\\u2019s personal qualities and complexities with Mark Updegrove, author ofIncomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency.'