Adventures on the New Frontier (1961)
• March 28th, 1961 • 0h 52min
Documentary, TV Movie
Overview
A look at the daily business of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a focus on some of the political issues he faces six weeks into his term. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
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