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E328: JFK and America in the Early 1960s

History

A class for history enthusiasts. Learn about a most controversial period in American history - the contrast between a dynamic, photogenic John F Kennedy and his predecessor Dwight D Eisenhower. Some saw Kennedy as a new age icon, but beneath the glamour was a darker side involving sex scandals and powerful adversaries. Drawing on a range of sources evaluate the political developments during Kennedy’s remarkable presidency. Lecture style with class discussion.

Key Information

Tutor: Tom O'Hara MA MSc PGCE

Sat 27/04/2019 - Sat 11/05/2019
Meetings: 3

Saturday (11.00 - 13.00)
GH322, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE