Joseph P Kennedy
How did Joseph’s ambition reshape his family legacy?
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32 mins
Explore the life of Joseph, a confident banker who rose from Boston roots to influence politics and Hollywood. Discover how his shifting beliefs and bold actions shaped his family’s legacy and US history.
Ep 1:
The Making of an American Prince
From a clenched fist in a childhood photo to Wall Street riches and FDR's inner circle, trace how an East Boston striver conquered banking, Hollywood, and Washington itself.
Ep 2:
London Betrayal: Ambassador in the Shadows
As Hitler's shadow spreads across Europe, Ambassador Kennedy's obsession with peace curdles into secret Nazi alliances and a chilling campaign to silence Hollywood's Jewish studio heads.
Discussions (17)
Edward
Level 7 · 9 mo agoThe bootlegger stories are a myth. The real scandal is he met Goering and funded the Nazis. He even tried to scare Jewish producers to steal their studios. That is the actual dirt people ignore.
Blake
Level 2 · 9 mo agoHe posed as a savior for the industry while keeping Gloria Swanson as a mistress. That is rich.
Alice
Level 9 · 8 mo agoHe sounds like just another greedy oligarch willing to sell out democracy to protect his millions.
