In the latest episode of Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties, hack historians James Ottley and Thornton Kennedy take a sharp-edged dive into the complicated life of Joseph P. Kennedy, the original architect of America's most storied political dynasty. From his savvy — and often suspect — stock market plays to his strategic forays into Hollywood and real estate, Kennedy emerges as a master of timing and influence. The conversation tracks his behind-the-scenes role in securing FDR’s nomination, his controversial stance on Prohibition, and his tangled relationships with both the British crown and organized crime.
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By Thornton Kennedy and James M. Ottley
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In the latest episode of Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties, hack historians James Ottley and Thornton Kennedy take a sharp-edged dive into the complicated life of Joseph P. Kennedy, the original architect of America's most storied political dynasty. From his savvy — and often suspect — stock market plays to his strategic forays into Hollywood and real estate, Kennedy emerges as a master of timing and influence. The conversation tracks his behind-the-scenes role in securing FDR’s nomination, his controversial stance on Prohibition, and his tangled relationships with both the British crown and organized crime.
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