{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60032060-080e-42c5-ac26-f93fc2b4d612/657310dfaf75080012708c1c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"JFK Special 5. | The Kennedy Curse","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6215faef4b795a5d1ffd3b62/1702039457238-31d57e74777c1555f0f7a284bb0f8ac8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What was it about the Kennedy's that attracted so much tragedy, that many believed them to be cursed?</p><p><br></p><p>From plane disasters in World War 2, to drug overdoses and of course, assassinations - it has to be said, they had their fair share.</p><p><br></p><p>Is there something sinister going on, or is this tragedy the by-product of such a go-getter risk-taking attitude?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Kate today to explore the so-called Kennedy curse is Barbara Perry, Professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, where she co-directs the Presidential Oral History Program.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and the producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><p>Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial <a href=\"https://historyhit/subscription/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p>","author_name":"History Hit"}