Meet the Author: Mark White

Icon, Libertine, Leader by Mark White

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Professor Mark White who is a Professor of History at Queen Mary University of London and a member of the Board of JFK Friends. They discuss his book on John F. Kennedy entitled, “Icon, Libertine, Leader: The Life and Presidency of John F. Kennedy”, and explore the complexities of Kennedy’s presidency, the myth of Camelot, his growth as a leader, and the impact of his domestic and foreign policies.

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Professor White emphasizes Kennedy’s evolution in response to significant events, his relationships with key political figures, and the implications of his private life on his public image. The discussion also speculates on what might have happened had Kennedy lived beyond 1963, particularly regarding civil rights and Vietnam.

Table Of Contents:

0:00 Kennedy’s Camelot

5:00 Growth through Education

11:15 Success In Domestic Programs

17:26 Close Relationships

24:48 Titans of Politics

28:46 Commanding Crises

38:32 What If The Bullet Missed?

44:04 Hints for History