JFK Special 2. | The Kennedy Sister They Tried To Hide

<p>This November marks 60 years since President John F Kennedy was assassinated.&nbsp;</p><br><p>His name is associated with history defining events, but it’s also connected with a dynasty, known for their celebrity and notoriously for being ‘cursed.’</p><br><p>The Kennedy family, thought of as American royals by many, have a fascinating and tragic history - especially the women in JFK’s life and family line.</p><br><p>Today we're exploring the story of JFK's sister Rosemary. Following a failed lobotomy which left her unable to walk or talk, she was hidden from public view for fear of jeopardising the pristine image of the family dynasty.</p><br><p>This is the second instalment in a mini-series, The Kennedy Women, which started with their great-grandma Bridget, and will also cover Jackie, JFK's affairs, and the so-called Kennedy curse.</p><br><p>The senior producer was Charlotte Long. The producer was Stuart Beckwith.</p><br><p>Archive courtesy of NBC.</p><br><p>You can read Kate Clifford Larson's book, Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosemary-Clifford-Kate-Larson/dp/0544811909" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Don’t miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.</p><br><p>Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code&nbsp;BETWIXTTHESHEETS1&nbsp;sign up now for your 14-day free trial&nbsp;<a href="https://historyhit/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>