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Lecture

Mark Malcomson
The Kennedy Legacy

Tuesday 26.03.2024

Summary

More than 60 years ago, John F. Kennedy was assassinated during his first term in office. A few years later his younger brother Robert was also killed, deepening the nation’s sense of loss. However, their youngest brother, Ted Kennedy, emerged as one of the most consequential senators in American history. Mark Malcomson asks, what is the legacy of JFK and how has it shaped America?

Mark Malcomson

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Mark Malcomson has been principal of City Lit since 2011. Previously, he was the Director of Executive Education at London Business School and president of the New York Institute of Finance. He possesses a bachelor of laws from the University of Edinburgh; a diploma in legal practice from the University of Strathclyde; and a masters in international relations from the University of Kent. Mark was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to adult education.