A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy

Sadly, there wasn’t anything new to this story and we all wish it had a different ending. This documentary was an intimate view of JFK from his campaign for the Presidency all the way through to his funeral. This behind-the-scenes filming focused mainly on the office but still caught a many wonderful moments when personality, humor, and the American royalty of the Kennedy family shown through. The love shown by crowds in the States and across the world was astounding when one remembered our present day political climate. The most poignant moment came when John visited Ireland and read a poem about returning to once again see the face of the river Shannon. And he promised that he would return soon to do just that. But as an audience member you knew his time was running out and this would be his last trip to his grandparents’ home country.

This documentary achieved its goal of reminding the American people of possibly the most beloved of all American presidents. The dedication, sincerity, sacrifice, love, and joy that JFK brought to this country made the audience fervently wish that the upcoming election had brought then such a candidate.