'President John F. Kennedy: Leading America Into the New Frontier' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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At the height of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement, President John F. Kennedy's brief time in office carried the weight of nuclear brinkmanship, moral leadership, and a country racing toward the future. What did it mean for one man and one administration to shoulder such immense hope and fear all at once? With the help of a presidential historian, it’s time to delve into JFK’s life and legacy — from soaring ambition to sudden tragedy that turned a brief presidency into legend.

Join New York Adventure Club as we take a fresh look at the life, presidency, and lasting impact of John F. Kennedy — from his rise to the White House to the crises and turning points that defined his time in office and left a profound mark on the nation.

Led by presidential historian Louis L. Picone, our unique experience will include:

• Privileged beginnings and family expectations — how being born into a wealthy, politically ambitious family shaped JFK’s worldview and set him on a path toward public service

• Shaped by war: the PT-109 story — a look at his harrowing World War II experience, how he led his crew to safety, and the ways this episode forged his character and public reputation

• The rise of a modern political figure — a discussion around Kennedy’s ascent from Congress to the Oval Office, and how his youth, charisma, and command of television helped redefine American politics

• A presidency defined by crisis and aspiration — an examination of key moments of his administration, from the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis to civil rights flashpoints and the bold pledge to land a man on the Moon

• A lasting impact that still captivates — an exploration of how his assassination, iconic speeches, and the “Camelot” mystique have continued to influence American memory and political culture

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Louis — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
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About Louis
Louis L. Picone is the award-winning author of Grant's Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon, The President Is Dead! The Extraordinary Stories of the Presidential Deaths, Final Days, Burials, and Beyond and the forthcoming (Spring 2026) Ulysses’s Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant’s World Tour at the Dawn of American Empire.
Louis is a member of the White House Historical Association, the Ulysses S. Grant Monument Association, and is also committee Chairman for the Grover Cleveland Presidential Library & Museum in Caldwell, NJ. He holds a Masters in History and also teaches at William Paterson University.
Louis has spoken widely on the topic of the presidents and the places we commemorate them, including the Presidential Sites Summit in Dallas; James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Ohio; Ulysses Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, and the international conference "U.S. Presidents and Russian Rulers" at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow. He has appeared on various media outlets including C-Span, Time Magazine, BBC, NPR, and the Washington Post. Louis was also featured on the television program "American Mystery" on the Travel Channel to discuss the mystery of JFK's missing brain.

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Photo Credit: Main - Robert Knudsen/EPA, Top Right - MPI/Getty Images, Middle Right - Dallas Morning News/Public Domain, Bottom Right - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
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