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The Kennedys: Season 1, Episode 2

The First Campaign (3 Apr. 2011)

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The Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he's leaving politics.

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Stil At JFK's election, reminiscing continues about his career so-far as senator, and the crucial parts played by the whole family. Brother Bobby considers his task as John's campaign-leader finished and returns to his own legal career, while warning 'Jack' against compromising his dream wedding with Jacqueline by flirting shamelessly. Written by KGF Vissers

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Both Joe and Jack are separately seen leaving home to go to war in a green Bentley Mk VI. This model was not built until after the war. Later shots show Jack campaigning in 1946 in the same car. Shots show it is the long tailed model, the "R type" not introduced until 1952. See more »

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