Listening In

The Secret White House Recordings of John F Kennedy. During his presidency, John F. Kennedy recorded over 260 hours of meetings and telephone conversations. The taping system remained a closely held secret, even from his top aides. Now Listening In gives readers a behind-the-curtain glimpse of one of Americas most famous and revered presidencies. The Kennedy Library Foundation, along with historian Ted Widmer, have selected the most engaging excerpts from President Kennedys White House recordings, which include his meetings with Civil Rights leaders Vietnam the Space Race and much more.