At the age of forty-three, John F. Kennedy was the youngest man and the first Catholic to be elected President of the United States. His life ended at the age of forty-six. Born into a fierce family loyalty with an unrelenting competitive spirit, his quick mind, eloquence , and tireless commitment to public service captivated and inspired the nation and the world. With the help of the Kennedy family and historians, this biography illuminates JFK’s childhood along with his heroism in World War II, service as Congressman and Senator, and his determination to win the presidency. For the first time, this film uses the talents of numerous filmmakers and photographers whose exclusive access to JFK allowed the nation to live closely with a President who was determined not to accept the future, but to make it. John F. Kennedy is an invaluable and intimate portrait of one of America’s greatest leaders—-whose devotion to the interests of his country made all citizens proud to be American. “I can assure you that every degree of mind and spirit that I possess will be devoted to the long-range interests of the United States, and to the cause of freedom around the world.”—-President John F. Kennedy